The Killer Is Loose (1956)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Killer Is Loose
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ScreenPix | — | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Mexico | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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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. The Killer Is Loose is a Crime, Thriller movie, released on 1956-02-03, runtime 73 minutes.
Is The Killer Is Loose worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Killer Is Loose 6.7 out of 10 from 62 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Killer Is Loose?
In the United States, The Killer Is Loose streams on ScreenPix. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Budd Boetticher
Cast
- Joseph Cotten as Detective Sam Wagner
- Rhonda Fleming as Lila Wagner
- Wendell Corey as Leon 'Foggy' Poole
- Alan Hale Jr. as Detective Denny
- Michael Pate as Detective Chris Gillespie
- John Larch as Otto Flanders
- Dee J. Thompson as Grace Flanders
- John Beradino as Mac
- Virginia Christine as Mary Gillespie
- Paul Bryar as Greg Boyd
- Brick Sullivan as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Stanley Adams as Honor Farm Guard (uncredited)
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