The Night Stalker
“Some ladies of the evening will not live to see the light of another day.”
Synopsis
A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.
Top Cast
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Charles Napier
Sgt. J.J. Striker
Michelle Reese
Rene
Katherine Kelly Lang
Denise
Robert Viharo
Charlie Garrett
Joseph Gian
Detective Buddy Brown
Robert Z'Dar
Chuck Sommers
Gary Crosby
Vic Gallagher
Diane Sommerfield
Lonnie Roberts
John F. Goff
Captain
Joan Chen
Mai Wing
Marcia Karr
H.J. Salters
Ola Ray
Sable Fox
Tally Chanel
Brenda
Lydie Denier
First Victim
George Buck Flower
Tramp
Clifford A. Pellow
Liquor Store Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wilmington, North Carolina
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Kleven
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Edmonds, John F. Goff
- Original Score
- David Kitay, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans
- Original Title
- The Night Stalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Stalker Productions, Almi-Chrystie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Kleven
Don Edmonds, John F. Goff
David Kitay, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans
Don Burgess
Stanford C. Allen
Don Edmonds, Stephen Chrystie, Michael S. Landes, Albert Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Max Kleven
Director
James Winburn
Stunt Coordinator
Don Edmonds
Writer
John F. Goff
Writer
Stanford C. Allen
Editor
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Allen Terry
Production Design
Verkina Flower
Costume Design
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Richard Kosinski
Original Music Composer
Sam Winans
Original Music Composer
Don Edmonds
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Stalker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Stalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Stalker about?
A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.
Who directed The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker was directed by Max Kleven.
Who stars in The Night Stalker?
The principal cast of The Night Stalker includes Charles Napier, Michelle Reese, Katherine Kelly Lang, Robert Viharo, Joseph Gian.
When was The Night Stalker released and how long is it?
The Night Stalker was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Stalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Stalker was composed by David Kitay, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).