The Killer Is Loose
“He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!”
Synopsis
A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
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The Killer Is Loose (1956) TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-14
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Detective Sam Wagner
Rhonda Fleming
Lila Wagner
Wendell Corey
Leon 'Foggy' Poole
Alan Hale Jr.
Detective Denny
Michael Pate
Detective Chris Gillespie
John Larch
Otto Flanders
Dee J. Thompson
Grace Flanders
John Beradino
Mac
Virginia Christine
Mary Gillespie
Paul Bryar
Greg Boyd
Brick Sullivan
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Stanley Adams
Honor Farm Guard (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Bank Robber (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
Mr. Freeman (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
John Cliff
Ed (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)
Martha Crawford
Doris Poole (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Medford
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Killer Is Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Crown Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Harold Medford, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
Lionel Newman
Lucien Ballard
George A. Gittens
Robert L. Jacks
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
William Sarris
Costume Design
Harold Medford
Screenplay
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer Is Loose
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What is The Killer Is Loose about?
A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
Who directed The Killer Is Loose?
The Killer Is Loose was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Killer Is Loose?
The principal cast of The Killer Is Loose includes Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr., Michael Pate.
When was The Killer Is Loose released and how long is it?
The Killer Is Loose was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer Is Loose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer Is Loose was composed by Lionel Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer Is Loose?
The Killer Is Loose holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).