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The Sniper

"To the Police--Stop Me--Find Me and Stop Me--I'm Going to Do it Again"

May 9, 1952 1h 28m 6.7/10 (79 votes)

Originally released in 1952. The Sniper is a crime/thriller film. directed by Edward Dmytryk. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Arthur Franz, Adolphe Menjou, and Gerald Mohr

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (79 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Stanley Kramer Productions
  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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 attemp...

Who directed The Sniper?

The Sniper was directed by Edward Dmytryk.

How long is The Sniper?

The Sniper has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Sniper released?

The Sniper was released on May 9, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Sniper?

The main cast of The Sniper includes Arthur Franz, Adolphe Menjou, Gerald Mohr, Marie Windsor, Frank Faylen.