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The Sniper

CrimeDramaFilm-NoirApproved

"To the Police--Stop Me--Find Me and Stop Me--I'm Going to Do it Again"

Duration

1h 28m

Release

9 May 1952

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.

Plot

A sniper kills young brunettes as the police attempt to grapple with the psychology of the unknown assailant.

Cast

Arthur FranzAdolphe MenjouGerald Mohr

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

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Director

Edward Dmytryk

Writers

Harry BrownEdna AnhaltEdward Anhalt

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

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