The Night, the Prowler (1978)
Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.
Director: Jim Sharman
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 15, 1978
Cast
- Kerry Walker - Felicity Bannister
- Ruth Cracknell - Doris Bannister
- John Frawley - Humphrey Bannister
- John Derum - John Galbraith
- Maggie Kirkpatrick - Madge Hopkirk
- Terry Camilleri - The Prowler
- Harry Neilson - Old Man
- Peter Collingwood - Dr. Herborn
- Robbie Ward - Mrs. Burstall
- Merv Lillie - Alcoholic Man
Screenplay
- Patrick White (Novel)
- Patrick White (Screenplay)
Music: Cameron Allan
Cinematography: David Sanderson
Editing: Sara Bennett
Production: New South Wales Film Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night, the Prowler about?
- Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.
- Who directed The Night, the Prowler?
- The Night, the Prowler was directed by Jim Sharman.
- Who stars in The Night, the Prowler?
- The Night, the Prowler stars Kerry Walker, Ruth Cracknell, John Frawley, John Derum, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Terry Camilleri.
- How long is The Night, the Prowler?
- The Night, the Prowler has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Night, the Prowler?
- The Night, the Prowler is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Night, the Prowler produced?
- The Night, the Prowler was produced in Australia.