Desert Killer
Synopsis
Desert Killer is a 1952 short film directed by Larry Lansburgh about a hunter tracking a sheep-killing mountain lion. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Lansburgh
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Lansburgh
- Original Title
- Desert Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Lansburgh
Janet Lansburgh
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Larry Lansburgh
Director
Janet Lansburgh
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Killer about?
Desert Killer is a 1952 short film directed by Larry Lansburgh about a hunter tracking a sheep-killing mountain lion. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Who directed Desert Killer?
Desert Killer was directed by Larry Lansburgh.
Who stars in Desert Killer?
The principal cast of Desert Killer includes Art Gilmore, Marvin Glenn.
When was Desert Killer released and how long is it?
Desert Killer was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 10m.