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Killer by Night

Killer by Night

19727.01h 37mNR

Overview

A doctor trying to fight a diphtheria epidemic comes into conflict with a police captain who is using all his resources to track down a cop-killer.

Directed by Bernard McEveety
Written by David P. Harmon
Produced by Fred Engel
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Top Cast

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Dr. Larry Ross

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

Tracey Morrow

Greg Morris

Greg Morris

Capt. George Benson

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

Sgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold

Robert Lansing

Robert Lansing

Warren Claman

Mercedes McCambridge

Mercedes McCambridge

Sister Sarah

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Dr. Carlos Madera

Mike Evans

Mike Evans

Marley

Robert Cornthwaite

Robert Cornthwaite

Dr. Bradville

Themes & Keywords

cop-killerepidemicdiphtheria

About Killer by Night

Killer by Night is a drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1972 exploring themes of cop-killer, epidemic, diphtheria. Directed by Bernard McEveety, it stars Robert Wagner, Diane Baker, Greg Morris. A doctor trying to fight a diphtheria epidemic comes into conflict with a police captain who is using all his resources to track down a cop-killer.

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