The Killer Is Loose

Where to Watch The Killer Is Loose (1956) (Legally)

He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!
Feb 3, 1956 US 73 min NR
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1956), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Thriller, with a runtime around 73 minutes.

Cast highlights include Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr..

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

prison, escape, trial, revenge, film noir, inside man, police detective, courtroom, bank teller, escaped prisoner, innocent person killed, bank robbery attempt

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Plot

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.

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Main 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
Virginia Christine
as Mary Gillespie
Paul Bryar
as Greg Boyd