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The Prowler (1951)
Directed by Joseph Losey
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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.
Length 93 minutes
Actors
Van Heflin | Evelyn Keyes | John Maxwell | Katherine Warren | Emerson Treacy | Madge Blake | Wheaton Chambers | Robert Osterloh | Sherry Hall | Louise Lorimer | Dalton Trumbo | Bess Flowers
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A little seen, but highly worthwhile film noir. Instead of a femme fatale, Van Heflin is a homme fatale, a creepy, manipulative cop. Evelyn Keyes’ performance is remarkable, going from fearful housewife to illicit lover to an accomplice to murder to pregnant wife.
Noteworthy for the uncredited talent behind-the-scenes: Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay and John Huston was a co-producer along with Sam Spiegel (who uses the pseudonym S. P. Eagle).
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