The Zebra Killer

The Zebra Killer

Savage and Wilson are Combat Cops! A Hard Way To Live... An Easy Way To Die

PG 1974 · 92 min · ★ 5.0 · Action, Crime

A racist white serial killer known only as "Mac" is wreaking havoc throughout San Francisco while wearing black makeup and an afro wig. Police lieutenant Frank Savage is hot on his trail when Mac begins to reveal his motivations for the killings and escalates their game of cat and mouse.

Directed by William Girdler · Written by William Girdler

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Austin Stoker Lt. Frank Savage
Hugh Smith Det. Marty Williams
James Carroll Pickett Killer (as James Pickett)
Charles Kissinger Lt. Robt. Creason
Valerie Rogers Frank's Lady
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