The Sinister Urge

The Sinister Urge

The Sinister Urge

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The Sinister Urge

"Pornography Headlines Come to Life!"

1960

1h 11m

2.8(27 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Overview

A flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Kenne Duncan

Lt. Matt Carson

Kenne Duncan

Acting

Duke Moore

Sgt. Randy Stone

Duke Moore

Acting

Jean Fontaine

Gloria Henderson

No Image

Acting

Carl Anthony

Johnny Ryde

Carl Anthony

Acting

Dino Fantini

Dirk Williams

No Image

Acting

Jeanne Willardson

Mary Smith

No Image

Acting

Harvey B. Dunn

Mr. Romaine

Harvey B. Dunn

Acting

Fred Mason

Officer Kline

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Acting

Harry Keaton

Jaffe

Harry Keaton

Acting

Conrad Brooks

Connie

Conrad Brooks

Writing

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Man in Fight

Edward D. Wood Jr.

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