The Prowler
“Watch out for…”
Synopsis
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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The Prowler 1951 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-02
Top Cast
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Van Heflin
Webb Garwood
Evelyn Keyes
Susan Gilvray
John Maxwell
Bud Crocker
Katherine Warren
Grace Crocker
Emerson Treacy
William Gilvray
Madge Blake
Martha Gilvray
Wheaton Chambers
Doctor James
Robert Osterloh
Coroner
Sherry Hall
John Gilvray
Louise Lorimer
Motel Manager
Dalton Trumbo
John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Lyn Murray
- Original Title
- The Prowler
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Hugo Butler, Dalton Trumbo, Gladys Hill, Dick Mack, Robert Thoeren, Hans Wilhelm
Lyn Murray
Arthur C. Miller
Paul Weatherwax
John Huston, Sam Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Lyn Murray
Original Music Composer
John Huston
Producer
John Hubley
Production Design
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prowler
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What is The Prowler about?
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.
Who directed The Prowler?
The Prowler was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Prowler?
The principal cast of The Prowler includes Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren, Emerson Treacy.
When was The Prowler released and how long is it?
The Prowler was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prowler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prowler was composed by Lyn Murray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prowler?
The Prowler holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).