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The Killer Is Loose
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The Killer Is Loose

1956-02-03 · 73 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Thriller

A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.

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Directors
Budd Boetticher
Production companies
Crown Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joseph CottenJoseph CottenDetective Sam Wagner
Rhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingLila Wagner
Wendell CoreyWendell CoreyLeon 'Foggy' Poole
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Detective Denny
Michael PateMichael PateDetective Chris Gillespie
John LarchJohn LarchOtto Flanders
Dee J. ThompsonGrace Flanders
John BeradinoJohn BeradinoMac
Virginia ChristineVirginia ChristineMary Gillespie
Paul BryarPaul BryarGreg Boyd
Brick SullivanBus Passenger (uncredited)
Stanley AdamsStanley AdamsHonor Farm Guard (uncredited)
Leon AltonBank Robber (uncredited)
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeMr. Freeman (uncredited)
Gail BonneyGail BonneyMrs. Andrews (uncredited)
John CliffJohn CliffEd (uncredited)
Richard CollierRichard CollierAssistant District Attorney (uncredited)
Martha CrawfordMartha CrawfordDoris Poole (uncredited)
Richard H. CuttingRichard H. CuttingJudge (uncredited)
John DennisJohn DennisHighway Patrolman at Roadblock (uncredited)

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