

The Prowler
1951-05-25 · 93 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Joseph Losey
- Production companies
- Horizon Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Van HeflinWebb Garwood
Evelyn KeyesSusan Gilvray
John MaxwellBud Crocker
Katherine WarrenGrace Crocker
Emerson TreacyWilliam Gilvray
Madge BlakeMartha Gilvray
Wheaton ChambersDoctor James
Robert OsterlohCoroner
Louise LorimerMotel Manager
Dalton TrumboJohn Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Bess FlowersSpectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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