

Killer by Night
1972-01-07 · 97 min · ★ 7.0
A doctor trying to fight a diphtheria epidemic comes into conflict with a police captain who is using all his resources to track down a cop-killer.
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- Directors
- Bernard McEveety
- Production companies
- Cinema Center 100 Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert WagnerDr. Larry Ross
Diane BakerTracey Morrow
Greg MorrisCapt. George Benson
Theodore BikelSgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold
Robert LansingWarren Claman
Mercedes McCambridgeSister Sarah
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Dr. Carlos Madera
Mike EvansMarley
Robert CornthwaiteDr. BradvilleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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