The Sniper
“To the Police--Stop Me--Find Me and Stop Me--I'm Going to Do it Again”
Synopsis
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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The Sniper (1952) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-03
Top Cast
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Arthur Franz
Eddie Miller
Adolphe Menjou
Frank Kafka
Gerald Mohr
Joe Ferris
Marie Windsor
Jean Darr
Frank Faylen
Anderson
Richard Kiley
James G. Kent
Mabel Paige
Landlady
Marlo Dwyer
May Nelson
Geraldine Carr
Checker
Carl Benton Reid
Liddell
Harry Cheshire
Mayor
Charles Lane
Loud Drunk at Club
Byron Foulger
Peter Eureka
Danny Mummert
Young Man with Gun
Sidney Miller
Hospital Intern
John Eldredge
Stonecroft
Robert Foulk
Officer Rivers
Charles Watts
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Brown
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- The Sniper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Harry Brown, Edna Anhalt, Edward Anhalt
George Antheil
Burnett Guffey
Aaron Stell
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Brown
Screenplay
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sniper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sniper about?
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.
Who directed The Sniper?
The Sniper was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in The Sniper?
The principal cast of The Sniper includes Arthur Franz, Adolphe Menjou, Gerald Mohr, Marie Windsor, Frank Faylen.
When was The Sniper released and how long is it?
The Sniper was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sniper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sniper was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sniper?
The Sniper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).