The Strangler
1971, French. Directed by Paul Vecchiali.
He can sense your despair...
Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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The Strangler is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul VecchialiDirector
- Jacques PerrinÉmile
- Julien GuiomarInspector Simon Dangret
- Eva SimonetAnna Carré
- Paul BargeLe Chacal
- Jacqueline DannoMonique
- Katia CavaignacFlorence
- Jean-Pierre MiquelThe Chief Commissioner
- Hélène SurgèreHelen
- Sonia SaviangeThe Woman in Silk
- Nicole CourcelClaire
- Paule AnnenMs. Elizabeth
- Andrée TainsyJeanne
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1971
- Original title
- L'Étrangleur
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Paul Vecchiali
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The Strangler: quick answers
Is The Strangler worth watching?
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How long is The Strangler?
The Strangler runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Strangler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Strangler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Strangler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Strangler is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Strangler on?
The Strangler is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strangler?
If you liked The Strangler, try Maniac, House of Horrors, Grip of the Strangler.
Who directed The Strangler?
The Strangler (1971) was directed by Paul Vecchiali and stars Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet.