A Knife for the Ladies
“Nothing can stop the Killer with a Blood Lust for Ladies - Naked and Dead.”
Synopsis
A mutilating knife-killer haunts the small Southwest-desert town of Mescal. Though most victims have been prostitutes, the first was none other than Travis Mescal, the only son of the town's first family. When the Sheriff proves unable to solve the case, the town leaders invite Investigator Burns to unravel the mystery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry G. Spangler
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller
- Original Title
- A Knife for the Ladies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Spangler / Jolley Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures UK, Bryanston Distributing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry G. Spangler
Seton I. Miller, Robert Shelton, George Arthur Bloom
Irving Lippman
Stan Jolley, Larry G. Spangler, Steve Bono
Department Leadership Roster
Larry G. Spangler
Director
George Arthur Bloom
Writer
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Stan Jolley
Producer
Stan Jolley
Production Design
Irving Lippman
Director of Photography
Larry G. Spangler
Producer
Steve Bono
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Knife for the Ladies about?
A mutilating knife-killer haunts the small Southwest-desert town of Mescal. Though most victims have been prostitutes, the first was none other than Travis Mescal, the only son of the town's first family. When the Sheriff proves unable to solve the case, the town leaders invite Investigator Burns to unravel the mystery.
Who directed A Knife for the Ladies?
A Knife for the Ladies was directed by Larry G. Spangler.
Who stars in A Knife for the Ladies?
The principal cast of A Knife for the Ladies includes Jack Elam, Ruth Roman, Jeff Cooper, John Kellogg, Gene Evans.
When was A Knife for the Ladies released and how long is it?
A Knife for the Ladies was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Knife for the Ladies?
A Knife for the Ladies holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).