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The New York Ripper (1982)
Lo squartatore di New York (original title)

UNRATED 91 min  -  Horror | Mystery | Thriller  -   4 March 1982 (Italy)
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A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer randomly stalking and killing various young women around the city.

Director:

Lucio Fulci

Writers:

Lucio Fulci (story), Gianfranco Clerici (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Hedley Jack Hedley ...
Lt. Fred Williams
Almanta Suska Almanta Suska ...
Fay Majors (as Almanta Keller)
Howard Ross Howard Ross ...
Mickey Scellenda
Andrea Occhipinti ...
Peter Bunch (as Andrew Painter)
Alexandra Delli Colli Alexandra Delli Colli ...
Jane Forrester Lodge
Paolo Malco Paolo Malco ...
Dr. Paul Davis
Cinzia de Ponti Cinzia de Ponti ...
Rosie - Ferry victim
Cosimo Cinieri Cosimo Cinieri ...
Dr. Lodge (as Laurence Welles)
Daniela Doria Daniela Doria ...
Kitty
Babette New Babette New ...
Mrs. Weissburger
Zora Kerova Zora Kerova ...
Eva - Sex show performer) (as Zora Kerowa)
Paul E. Guskin Paul E. Guskin ...
Desk sergeant (as Paul Guskin)
Antone Pagan ...
Morales (as Anthon Kagan)
Josh Cruze ...
Chico (as Johs Cruze)
Marsha MacBride Marsha MacBride ...
Policewoman
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Storyline

Killer who talks like a duck wanders around New York City killing women by various means including slicing an eyeball with a razorblade. Detective Jack Headly is hot on his trail. Written by Humberto Amador  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

City | Detective | Serial Killer | New York City | Police  | See more »

Taglines:

New York City: It's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to die there!

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

New York Ripper See more »

Box Office

Gross:

ITL 414,859,000 (Italy)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Fulvia Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Argentina:  | USA:  | USA: (director's cut)  | Finland: (cut) (video version) (1989)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Kitty's death by razor blade was originally longer and more gruesome. Why the extra violence was cut is unsure, but images found on the Japanese DVD cover confirm that more gore was filmed. See more »

Quotes

Lt. Fred Williams: Would you get me some coffee?
Kitty: Sweetheart! I'm a prositute, not your wife. If you want coffee, make it yourself!
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Connections

Referenced in Demons (1985) See more »