Man on the Prowl

Man on the Prowl

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

1957 · 86 min · ★ 3.5 · Crime, Drama

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

Directed by Art Napoleon · Written by Jo Napoleon

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Mala Powers Marlan Wood
James Best Doug Gerhardt
Ted de Corsia Detective
Jerry Paris Woody
Vivi Janiss Mrs. Gerhardt
Josh Freeman Josh Wood
Jeff Freeman Jeff Wood
Peggy Maley Alma Doran
Eugenia Paul Dorothy Pierce
Bob Yeakel Self

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