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Sketches of a Strangler
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Sketches of a Strangler

1978-01-01 · 91 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Crime · Drama

An art student living with his sister is actually a maniac strangling dancers and prostitutes. One victim's sister starts looking for him...

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Directors
Paul Leder
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Released

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Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldJack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz)
Meredith MacRaeMeredith MacRaeLynn Forrester / Margaret Forrester
Frank WhitemanLt. Grote
Clayton WilcoxArt Leon
Jennifer RhodesJennifer RhodesEileen
Marlene TracyGenevieve Crawford
Tanya Lemani GeorgeTanya Lemani GeorgeBelly Dancer
Elaine PartnowElaine PartnowJo
Michael AndresSgt. Smith
James GarrettCarrie's Manager
Linda HoustonWoman at bar

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