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The Night Stalker
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The Night Stalker

1986-09-01 · 93 min · ★ 4.3

Action · Crime · Horror · Thriller

A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.

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Directors
Max Kleven
Production companies
Stalker Productions, Almi-Chrystie Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles NapierCharles NapierSgt. J.J. Striker
Michelle ReeseRene
Katherine Kelly LangKatherine Kelly LangDenise
Robert ViharoRobert ViharoCharlie Garrett
Joseph GianJoseph GianDetective Buddy Brown
Robert Z'DarRobert Z'DarChuck Sommers
Gary CrosbyGary CrosbyVic Gallagher
Diane SommerfieldDiane SommerfieldLonnie Roberts
John F. GoffJohn F. GoffCaptain
Joan ChenJoan ChenMai Wing
Marcia KarrMarcia KarrH.J. Salters
Ola RayOla RaySable Fox
Tally ChanelTally ChanelBrenda
Lydie DenierLydie DenierFirst Victim
George Buck FlowerGeorge Buck FlowerTramp
Clifford A. PellowLiquor Store Clerk

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