The Prowler

May 25, 1951

1h 33m

★ 6.8

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Overview

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Horizon Pictures

The Prowler Trailers

Cast

Webb Garwood

Van Heflin

Susan Gilvray

Evelyn Keyes

Bud Crocker

John Maxwell

Grace Crocker

Katherine Warren

William Gilvray

Emerson Treacy

Martha Gilvray

Madge Blake

Doctor James

Wheaton Chambers

Coroner

Robert Osterloh

John Gilvray

Sherry Hall

Motel Manager

Louise Lorimer

John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Dalton Trumbo

Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

8.2

Memento

Oct 11, 2000

Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.

7.4

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7.6

The Big Sleep

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7.3

Lethal Weapon

Mar 6, 1987

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

7.0

Lethal Weapon 2

Jul 7, 1989

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6.7

Lethal Weapon 3

May 15, 1992

Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.

6.6

Lethal Weapon 4

Jul 10, 1998

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chinese triads trying to free their former leaders from prison and onto American soil.

7.9

Heat

Dec 15, 1995

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

7.2

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6.6

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7.9

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6.2

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7.1

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Jun 9, 1994

Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...

7.2

Crash

May 6, 2005

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7.4

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Jul 24, 1996

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6.0

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Jan 13, 1989

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6.3

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Apr 7, 2002

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