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The Prowler

The Prowler

Drama · Thriller · 1951

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.

Movie details

The Prowler

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1951 Drama · Thriller 1h 33m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

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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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joseph Losey

Written by

Dalton Trumbo · Hugo Butler · Robert Thoeren · Hans Wilhelm

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Webb Garwood

Evelyn Keyes

Evelyn Keyes

Susan Gilvray

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Bud Crocker

Katherine Warren

Katherine Warren

Grace Crocker

Emerson Treacy

Emerson Treacy

William Gilvray

Madge Blake

Madge Blake

Martha Gilvray

Wheaton Chambers

Wheaton Chambers

Doctor James

Court is in session

Put The Prowler on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.