The Leopard Man
Seen it?1943 | 66 min | Horror, Mystery, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Naked City or Carnival of Souls, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a leopard escapes during a publicity stunt, it triggers a series of murders.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$150K worldwide on a $150K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur
- Dennis O'KeefeJerry Manning
- MargoClo-Clo, aka Gabriella
- Jean BrooksKiki Walker
- Isabel JewellMaria the Fortune Teller
- James BellDr. Galbraith
- Margaret LandryTeresa Delgado
- Abner BibermanCharlie How-Come
- Tuulikki PaananenConsuelo Contreras
- Ben BardPolice Chief Robles
- Ed AgrestiMexican Police Officer (uncredited)