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The Photographer

The Photographer

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The Photographer

1974

1h 34m

7.0(3 votes)

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Overview

A murder story with a comedic twist. A famous photographer uses his models for more than taking pictures. He needs them as victims to satisfy his blood-lust. Each murder becomes more bizarre than the next.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Adrian Wilde

Barbara Nichols

Barbara Nichols

Mrs. Wilde

Harold J. Stone

Harold J. Stone

Lt. Luther Jacoby

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

Sgt. Sid Collins

Jed Allan

Jed Allan

Joe Hennesey

Spencer Milligan

Spencer Milligan

Clinton Webber

Susan Damante

Susan Damante

Quinn Lovette

Liv Lindeland

Liv Lindeland

Mrs. Fowler

Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Mrs. Slade

Jennifer Leak

Jennifer Leak

Eloise Atkins

Creative team

Directed by: William Byron Hillman
Written by: William Byron Hillman

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