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The Sniper

Seen it?

1952 | 88 min | Crime, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Naked City, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1952: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward Dmytryk

  • Arthur FranzEddie Miller
  • Adolphe MenjouFrank Kafka
  • Gerald MohrJoe Ferris
  • Marie WindsorJean Darr
  • Frank FaylenAnderson
  • Richard KileyJames G. Kent
  • Mabel PaigeLandlady
  • Marlo DwyerMay Nelson
  • Geraldine CarrChecker
  • Carl Benton ReidLiddell