The Prowler

The Prowler

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1951-05-25
Genre:Drama, Thriller
Duration:93 min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:Joseph Losey
Actors:Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren, Emerson Treacy
Production:Horizon Pictures

Overview:

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

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