

The Sniper
1952-05-09 · 88 min · ★ 6.7
Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.
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- Directors
- Edward Dmytryk
- Production companies
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Arthur FranzEddie Miller
Adolphe MenjouFrank Kafka
Gerald MohrJoe Ferris
Marie WindsorJean Darr
Frank FaylenAnderson
Richard KileyJames G. Kent
Mabel PaigeLandlady
Marlo DwyerMay Nelson
Carl Benton ReidLiddell
Harry CheshireMayor
Charles LaneLoud Drunk at Club
Byron FoulgerPeter Eureka
Danny MummertYoung Man with Gun
Sidney MillerHospital Intern
John EldredgeStonecroft
Robert FoulkOfficer Rivers
Charles WattsDetective
Victor Sen YungTom
Jean WillesWoman Exiting BarTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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