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Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.
A disturbed gasworks employee in Los Angeles becomes obsessed with finding a woman to marry, but his violent impulses lead him to commit a series of sniper killings. As the police, led by Lt. Kaufman, race against time to catch the elusive killer, they face mounting public pressure and the challenge of understanding the killer's increasingly erratic behavior.
The Sniper was noted for its gritty realism and early use of on-location shooting in Los Angeles, contributing to its authentic portrayal of urban crime. While not a box office smash, it received positive attention for its suspenseful direction and compelling psychological thriller elements.
Praised for its tense atmosphere and suspenseful pursuit of the killer.
Lauded for its early adoption of on-location filming, adding a sense of authenticity.
The psychological depth of the killer's motivations was a point of discussion.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Sniper is not readily available in a summarized format.
None notable.
Edward Dmytryk, the director, was blacklisted during the McCarthy era and this film was one of the first he directed after returning to Hollywood.
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You must stop me before I do it again. "High among police problems is that of the sex criminal, responsible last year alone for offences which victimised 31,175 women. Adequate and understanding laws do not exist. Law enforcement is help...