

The Strangler
1964-04-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.4
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 BuonoLeo Kroll
David McLeanLt. Frank Benson
Davey DavisonTally Raymond
Baynes BarronSgt. Mack Clyde
Ellen CorbyMrs. Kroll
Russ BenderDr. Clarence Sanford
Jeanne BatesClara Thomas
Wally CampoEggerton
Byron MorrowDr. Morton
James B. SikkingPolice Sketch Artist
Fred AldrichApartment House Manager (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempDetective (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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