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A Scream in the Streets
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A Scream in the Streets

1973-01-01 · 96 min · ★ 4.5

Action · Crime · Horror

Two Los Angeles detectives are assigned to track down and arrest a brutal rapist-murderer terrorizing the city. Their job is complicated by the fact that the killer is able to avoid capture because he can pose as a woman.

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Directors
Carl Monson, Dwayne Avery, Bethel Buckalew, Harry H. Novak
Production companies
Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joshua BryantOfficer Ed Haskell (as John Kirkpatric)
Frank BannonFrank BannonOfficer Bob Streeker
Rosie StoneRosie StoneOfficer Patty Rydell
Linda YorkLinda YorkGirl on Park Bench
Brandy LymanBrandy LymanFirst Victim
Con CovertCon CovertThe Rapist
Colleen BrennanColleen BrennanJenny the Dispatcher (uncredited)
Mady MaguireMady MaguireSusan Haskell (uncredited)
Norman FieldsNorman FieldsMr. Heath (uncredited)
Christopher GeoffriesBrian the Cop (uncredited)
Sandy CareySandy CareyPot-Smoker Girl (uncredited)
John TullJohn TullPot-Smoker Boy (uncredited)
Angela CarnonAngela CarnonGail (uncredited)
Sandy DempseySandy DempseyVicki (uncredited)
Tony Scarponi
John Keith(as Pat O'Connor)
Ann AliAnn Ali
Terry Woolman
Irving Parham
Mike Doty

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