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The Sniper is a 1952 black-and-white B-movie. The film, considered film noir, was directed by Edward Dmytryk based on the story by Edna and Edward Anhalt. The film marks blacklist victim Dmytryk's return to directing from political exile in England and a jail term in the U.S.

Plot

A San Francisco delivery man, Eddie Miller, struggles with his hatred of the women. He's especially bothered by seeing woman with their lovers together. Miller knows he's sick, and out of despair, Miller self-inflicts burns on his right hand holding it over a stove. The doctor treating the wound in an emergency room suspects he might need psychological help, but then gets too busy to follow through. He starts a killing spree as a sniper - shooting woman from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, Miller writes anonymous letters to the police begging them to stop him. As the killings continue, a psychologist has the keys to finding the killer.

Critical reaction

Reviews of the film are mostly positive. of the film states: "A little dated now, especially the nervous documentary-style camerawork which soon outstays its welcome, The Sniper's thriller mechanics nevertheless work efficiently, while Franz's psycho is uncannily convincing."

Awards

The film was nominated for Best Writing, Motion Picture Story at the 1953 Academy Awards.

Cast

Marie Windsor plays the snipers first victim, Marlo Dwyer as the second while an uncredited Wally Cox plays a bit part as a restaurant dishwasher.

Adolphe Menjou
as Police Lt. Frank Kafka
Arthur Franz
as Eddie Miller
Gerald Mohr
as Police Sgt. Joe Ferris
Marie Windsor
as Jean Darr
Frank Faylen
as Police Insp. Anderson
Richard Kiley
as Dr. James G. Kent
Marlo Dwyer
as May Nelson

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