The Prowler
Seen it?1951 | 93 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Losey
- Van HeflinWebb Garwood
- Evelyn KeyesSusan Gilvray
- John MaxwellBud Crocker
- Katherine WarrenGrace Crocker
- Emerson TreacyWilliam Gilvray
- Madge BlakeMartha Gilvray
- Wheaton ChambersDoctor James
- Robert OsterlohCoroner
- Sherry HallJohn Gilvray
- Louise LorimerMotel Manager