The Sniper (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, The Sniper is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 88 minutes. “To the police -- Stop me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.
Who’s in it. The Sniper stars Adolphe Menjou as Frank Kafka, Arthur Franz as Eddie Miller, Gerald Mohr as Joe Ferris and Marie Windsor as Jean Darr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Sniper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sniper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sniper (1952)?
- In GB, The Sniper is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sniper worth watching?
- The Sniper holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Sniper?
- The Sniper stars Adolphe Menjou, Arthur Franz, Gerald Mohr, Marie Windsor and Frank Faylen.
- When was The Sniper released?
- The Sniper was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.