The Killer Is Loose
1956, English. Directed by Budd Boetticher.
He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Killer Is Loose
The Killer Is Loose is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Budd BoetticherDirector
- Joseph CottenDetective Sam Wagner
- Rhonda FlemingLila Wagner
- Wendell CoreyLeon 'Foggy' Poole
- Alan Hale Jr.Detective Denny
- Michael PateDetective Chris Gillespie
- John LarchOtto Flanders
- Dee J. ThompsonGrace Flanders
- John BeradinoMac
- Virginia ChristineMary Gillespie
- Paul BryarGreg Boyd
- Brick SullivanBus Passenger (uncredited)
- Stanley AdamsHonor Farm Guard (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 February 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Medford, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
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The Killer Is Loose: quick answers
Is The Killer Is Loose worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Killer Is Loose?
The Killer Is Loose runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Killer Is Loose have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Killer Is Loose. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Killer Is Loose parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Killer Is Loose is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Killer Is Loose on?
The Killer Is Loose is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killer Is Loose?
If you liked The Killer Is Loose, try Crime Wave, Brute Force, White Heat.
Who directed The Killer Is Loose?
The Killer Is Loose (1956) was directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey.