The Prowler

Nan
1h 33m
1951
6.8 /10 (89)

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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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1951-05-25

Top Billed Cast

Van Heflin

Webb Garwood

Evelyn Keyes

Susan Gilvray

John Maxwell

Bud Crocker

Katherine Warren

Grace Crocker

Emerson Treacy

William Gilvray

Madge Blake

Martha Gilvray

Wheaton Chambers

Doctor James

Robert Osterloh

Coroner

Sherry Hall

John Gilvray

Louise Lorimer

Motel Manager

Dalton Trumbo

John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

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