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Killer by Night

Killer by Night

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

07 January 1972

Country

United States of America

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

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