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The Killer Is Loose poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 13m

THE KILLER IS LOOSE

“He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!”

A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek 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.

Above the Line
Budd Boetticher·DirectorHarold Medford·ScreenplayJohn Hawkins·StoryLucien Ballard·Director of PhotographyLionel Newman·MusicGeorge A. Gittens·Editor
Cast
Joseph Cotten·Detective Sam WagnerRhonda Fleming·Lila WagnerWendell Corey·Leon 'Foggy' PooleAlan Hale Jr.·Detective DennyMichael Pate·Detective Chris GillespieJohn Larch·Otto FlandersDee J. Thompson·Grace FlandersJohn Beradino·MacVirginia Christine·Mary GillespiePaul Bryar·Greg Boyd
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
Budd Boetticher·DirectorDolph Zimmer·Assistant DirectorMary Gibsone·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Harold Medford·ScreenplayJohn Hawkins·StoryWard Hawkins·Story
Camera· 1
Lucien Ballard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George A. Gittens·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Lionel Newman·MusicWayne Fury·Sound EditorBuddy Myers·Sound Re-Recording MixerFrank Webster·SoundBernard Mayers·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 4
A. Leslie Thomas·Art DirectionWilliam Sarris·Costume DesignMorris Hoffman·Set DecorationGustaf Norin·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Robert L. Jacks·ProducerClarence Eurist·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 3
Ida Banks·HairstylistEvelyn Carruth·Wardrobe DesignerJack Masters·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
63.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Killer Is Loose's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D0D
#FFFFFF
#CC0000
Mood
Tense, Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a black and white illustration of a man in the upper half, holding a telephone receiver to his ear with a serious expression. Below him, in ”

thrillercrimefilm noir
Key Elements
TelephoneHandgunPolice CarCar
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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