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The Strangler (1964)

UNRATED 89 min  -  Horror  -   1 April 1964 (USA)
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Leo Kroll, a lab technician in a large unnamed city, is responsible for the strangulation murders of several young nurses... See full summary »

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Burt Topper
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Buono ...
Leo Kroll
David McLean David McLean ...
Lt. Frank Benson
Diane Sayer Diane Sayer ...
Barbara Wells
Davey Davison Davey Davison ...
Tally Raymond
Baynes Barron Baynes Barron ...
Sgt. Mack Clyde
Ellen Corby Ellen Corby ...
Mrs. Kroll
Michael Ryan Michael Ryan ...
Detective Mel Posner
Russ Bender Russ Bender ...
Dr. Clarence Sanford
Jeanne Bates Jeanne Bates ...
Clara Thomas, the Nurse
Wally Campo Wally Campo ...
Eggerton
Mimi Dillard Mimi Dillard ...
Thelma
Byron Morrow Byron Morrow ...
Dr. Morton
John Yates John Yates ...
Intern
James Sikking ...
Artist
Robert Cranford Robert Cranford ...
Jack Rosten
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Storyline

Leo Kroll, a lab technician in a large unnamed city, is responsible for the strangulation murders of several young nurses. He feels that in some twisted way, that he is getting back at his overbearing shrew of a mother. Leo also kills the nurse who is taking care of his mother in the rest home she is staying at. As a result, Mrs. Kroll dies from a heart attack. He also kills an arcade worker whom he feels is can identify him. Written by Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Murder | Strangulation | Ring Toss | Dead Woman  | See more »

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Based on the terror that has shocked the nation! See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Würger von Boston See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Trivia

Released nearly 3 months after the real Boston Strangler claimed his final victim. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the police are on the way to the first murder shown in the movie, they are driving in a 1950s boxy sedan. However, when the police arrive, they are in an early-1960s era sedan. See more »

Crazy Credits

In the main opening titles, actor Michael Ryan has the middle
initial "M" in his billing, but it is not in the full cast list in the end
credits. See more »