Killer by Night

Killer by Night

Killer by Night

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Killer by Night

1972

1h 37m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Robert Wagner

Dr. Larry Ross

Robert Wagner

Acting

Diane Baker

Tracey Morrow

Diane Baker

Acting

Greg Morris

Capt. George Benson

Greg Morris

Acting

Theodore Bikel

Sgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold

Theodore Bikel

Acting

Robert Lansing

Warren Claman

Robert Lansing

Acting

Mercedes McCambridge

Sister Sarah

Mercedes McCambridge

Acting

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Dr. Carlos Madera

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Acting

Mike Evans

Marley

Mike Evans

Acting

Robert Cornthwaite

Dr. Bradville

Robert Cornthwaite

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