The Killer Is Loose (1956)
He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!
A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
Cast
- Joseph Cotten - Detective Sam Wagner
- Rhonda Fleming - Lila Wagner
- Wendell Corey - Leon 'Foggy' Poole
- Alan Hale Jr. - Detective Denny
- Michael Pate - Detective Chris Gillespie
- John Larch - Otto Flanders
- Dee J. Thompson - Grace Flanders
- John Beradino - Mac
- Virginia Christine - Mary Gillespie
- Paul Bryar - Greg Boyd
Screenplay
- Harold Medford (Screenplay)
- John Hawkins (Story)
- Ward Hawkins (Story)
Themes
Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, escape, trial, revenge, film noir, inside man, police detective, courtroom, bank teller, escaped prisoner, innocent person killed, bank robbery attempt, prison farm, revenge murderer, vengeance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Killer Is Loose about?
- A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
- Who directed The Killer Is Loose?
- The Killer Is Loose was directed by Budd Boetticher.
- Who stars in The Killer Is Loose?
- The Killer Is Loose stars Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr., Michael Pate, John Larch.
- How long is The Killer Is Loose?
- The Killer Is Loose has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Killer Is Loose?
- The Killer Is Loose is a Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Killer Is Loose produced?
- The Killer Is Loose was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Killer Is Loose?
- The themes of The Killer Is Loose include: Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Prison Break and Manhunt.