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Cry Terror!

Cry Terror!

An experience in suspense!

19586.41h 36mNR

Overview

A mad bomber holds an innocent family hostage.

Directed by Andrew L. Stone
Written by Andrew L. Stone
Produced by Andrew L. Stone, Virginia L. Stone
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Top Cast

James Mason

James Mason

Jim Molner

Inger Stevens

Inger Stevens

Joan Molner

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Paul Hoplin

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Steve

Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

Eileen Kelly

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Agent Charles Pope

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Terry Ann Ross

Patty Molner

Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Vince

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Agent Frank Cole

Carleton Young

Carleton Young

Roger Adams

Themes & Keywords

ransommoney deliverykidnappingself-defensefilm noirmad bomber

About Cry Terror!

Cry Terror! is a crime, thriller film released in 1958 exploring themes of ransom, money delivery, kidnapping, self-defense, film noir, mad bomber. Directed by Andrew L. Stone, it stars James Mason, Inger Stevens, Rod Steiger. A mad bomber holds an innocent family hostage.

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