The Killer is Loose (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1956, The Killer is Loose is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 73 minutes. “He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
Who’s in it. The Killer is Loose stars Joseph Cotten as Detective Sam Wagner, Rhonda Fleming as Lila Wagner, Wendell Corey as Leon 'Foggy' Poole and Alan Hale Jr. as Denny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Killer is Loose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killer is Loose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killer is Loose tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killer is Loose (1956)?
- In US, The Killer is Loose is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killer is Loose worth watching?
- The Killer is Loose holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killer is Loose?
- The Killer is Loose stars Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr. and Michael Pate.
- When was The Killer is Loose released?
- The Killer is Loose was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.