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The Night Stalker

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
364
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The Night Stalker (1986)
ActionCrimeDramaHorrorThriller

A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.A tough homicide cop is assigned to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.

  • Director
    • Max Kleven
  • Writers
    • John F. Goff
    • Don Edmonds
  • Stars
    • Charles Napier
    • Michelle Reese
    • Katherine Kelly Lang
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    364
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Max Kleven
    • Writers
      • John F. Goff
      • Don Edmonds
    • Stars
      • Charles Napier
      • Michelle Reese
      • Katherine Kelly Lang
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast27

    Charles Napier
    Charles Napier
    • Sgt. J.J. Striker
    Michelle Reese
    • Rene
    Katherine Kelly Lang
    Katherine Kelly Lang
    • Denise
    Robert Viharo
    Robert Viharo
    • Charlie Garrett
    Joseph Gian
    Joseph Gian
    • Det. Buddy Brown
    Robert Z'Dar
    Robert Z'Dar
    • Chuck Sommers
    Leila Carlin
    • Terry
    Gary Crosby
    Gary Crosby
    • Vic Gallegher
    Diane Sommerfield
    • Lonnie Roberts
    John F. Goff
    John F. Goff
    • Captain
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • Mai Wing
    Marcia Karr
    Marcia Karr
    • H.J. Salters
    Tally Chanel
    • Brenda
    Ola Ray
    Ola Ray
    • Sable Fox
    Roy Jenson
    Roy Jenson
    • Cook
    Kurt Wachter
    • Desk Officer
    Clifford A. Pellow
    • Liquor Store Clerk
    Lydie Denier
    Lydie Denier
    • First Victim
    • Director
      • Max Kleven
    • Writers
      • John F. Goff
      • Don Edmonds
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews12

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The creators noticed the actor Robert Z'Dar and offered to play Matt Cordell in the "Maniac Cop" trilogy.
    • Alternate versions
      The 1990 UK VHS release was cut 1.34 minutes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Past (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      It Just Keeps on Coming
      Written by Jim Sullivan
      Performed by David Palmer

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Streaming on "CinemaArchivesNirvana" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Painted Dolls
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Almi-Chrystie Productions
      • Stalker Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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