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The Strangler
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The Strangler

1964-04-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Horror

An overweight lab technician with low self esteem, brought on by his dominant mother, becomes a serial killer of female nurses.

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Directors
Burt Topper
Production companies
Bischoff-Diamond Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victor BuonoVictor BuonoLeo Kroll
David McLeanDavid McLeanLt. Frank Benson
Diane SayerBarbara Wells
Davey DavisonDavey DavisonTally Raymond
Baynes BarronBaynes BarronSgt. Mack Clyde
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyMrs. Kroll
Russ BenderRuss BenderDr. Clarence Sanford
Jeanne BatesJeanne BatesClara Thomas
Mimi DillardThelma
Selette ColeHelen Lawson
Michael RyanDetective Mel Posner
Wally CampoWally CampoEggerton
Byron MorrowByron MorrowDr. Morton
John YatesIntern
James B. SikkingJames B. SikkingPolice Sketch Artist
Robert CranfordJack Rosten
Fred AldrichFred AldrichApartment House Manager (uncredited)
Benjie BancroftPolice Officer (uncredited)
Fred FisherDetective (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempDetective (uncredited)

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