The Prowler(1951)
“Watch out for…”
Overview
Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.
Director
Joseph Losey
Studio
Horizon Pictures
Cast
Van Heflin
as Webb Garwood
Evelyn Keyes
as Susan Gilvray
John Maxwell
as Bud Crocker
Katherine Warren
as Grace Crocker
Emerson Treacy
as William Gilvray
Madge Blake
as Martha Gilvray
Wheaton Chambers
as Doctor James
Robert Osterloh
as Coroner
Sherry Hall
as John Gilvray
Louise Lorimer
as Motel Manager
Dalton Trumbo
as John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Horizon Pictures
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Where can I watch The Prowler?▼
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What is The Prowler about?▼
Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.
Who directed The Prowler?▼
The Prowler was directed by Joseph Losey and released in 1951. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Prowler?▼
The Prowler has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Prowler?▼
The cast of The Prowler includes Van Heflin as Webb Garwood, Evelyn Keyes as Susan Gilvray, John Maxwell as Bud Crocker, Katherine Warren as Grace Crocker, Emerson Treacy as William Gilvray and more.
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