Man on the Prowl

"For the first time, the screen tells the truth about this kind of compulsion."

Dec 1 1957 N/A 1h 26m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A neglected wife (Mala Powers) unknowingly places her family in danger when she becomes friends with a psychologically disturbed deliveryman (James Best).

Plot

The young Doug Gerhardt is a slasher and a homicidal sex maniac. Gerhardt invades the home of housewife and mother Marian Wood. Having already killed a girl who turned him down, Gerhardt threatens to harm Marian and her children Jeff and Josh if they don't give in to him. A homicide detective is Marian's only hope for salvation.

Written by

Art Napoleon, Jo Napoleon

Directed by

Art Napoleon

Cast

Mala Powers, James Best, Ted de Corsia

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Jana Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
104
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA