The Manipulator
“A man of madness… a room of terror!”
Synopsis
An insane Hollywood makeup artist kidnaps a woman and keeps her prisoner in a prop-filled warehouse.
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The Manipulator Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yabo Yablonsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Yabo Yablonsky
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Manipulator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises, American Media Incorporated, CoBurt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yabo Yablonsky
Yabo Yablonsky, John Durren
Gil Mellé
Baird Bryant
Leonard Malek
Chuck Brent, Burt Sugarman, Pierre Cossette
Department Leadership Roster
Yabo Yablonsky
Director
Yabo Yablonsky
Screenplay
Chuck Brent
Producer
Baird Bryant
Director of Photography
Leonard Malek
Editor
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manipulator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Manipulator about?
An insane Hollywood makeup artist kidnaps a woman and keeps her prisoner in a prop-filled warehouse.
Who directed The Manipulator?
The Manipulator was directed by Yabo Yablonsky.
Who stars in The Manipulator?
The principal cast of The Manipulator includes Mickey Rooney, Luana Anders, Keenan Wynn.
When was The Manipulator released and how long is it?
The Manipulator was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manipulator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manipulator was composed by Gil Mellé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Manipulator?
The Manipulator holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).