Anatomy of a Psycho

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Anatomy of a Psycho

"A Psychotic Killer prowls the night! ... Will he be stopped before he kills again?"

1961

1h 15m

4.4(21 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Drama

Overview

The crazed brother of a condemned killer sent to the gas chamber swears vengeance on those he holds responsible for his brother's execution.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ronnie Burns

Mickey

Pamela Lincoln

Pat

Darrell Howe

Chet

Judy Howard

Sandy

Michael Granger

Lt. Mac

Frank Killmond

Bobbie

Russ Bender

Frank

Don Devlin

Moe

William Salzwedel

Duke

Robert Stabler

Defense Attorney

Creative team

Directed by: Boris Petroff
Written by: Don Devlin
Jane Mann
Produced by: Boris Petroff

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