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Man on the Prowl

Man on the Prowl

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Man on the Prowl

"For the first time, the screen tells the truth about this kind of compulsion."

1957

1h 26m

3.5(4 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A neglected wife (Mala Powers) unknowingly places her family in danger when she becomes friends with a psychologically disturbed deliveryman (James Best).

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10 featured cast members

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Mala Powers

Mala Powers

Marlan Wood

James Best

James Best

Doug Gerhardt

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Detective

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Woody

Vivi Janiss

Mrs. Gerhardt

Josh Freeman

Josh Wood

Jeff Freeman

Jeff Wood

Peggy Maley

Peggy Maley

Alma Doran

Eugenia Paul

Dorothy Pierce

Bob Yeakel

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Art Napoleon
Written by: Jo Napoleon
Art Napoleon

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