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Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective who starts to get phone calls from the strangler and builds a strange alliance as a result. Kate Palmer is a swinging, hip tour guide who witnesses the strangler leaving her dead neighbor's apartment and sets her sights on the detective. Moe's live-in mother wishes her son would be a successful Jewish doctor like his big brother.
A flamboyant homosexual actor, also a serial killer who murders women and makes them appear as if they committed suicide, is pursued by a determined New York City police detective. The killer meticulously crafts elaborate murder scenes, leaving the police baffled and terrified by his escalating brutality and theatrical flair. As the detective delves deeper into the killer's disturbed psyche, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
No Way to Treat a Lady was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its dark humor, suspenseful atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Rod Steiger. Critics noted its unique blend of psychological thriller and black comedy, though some found its sensational elements disturbing.
Praised for its chilling portrayal of a serial killer and the psychological duel between him and the detective.
Appreciated for its dark humor and suspenseful narrative, which balances horror with wit.
Rod Steiger's performance as the flamboyant, disturbed killer was frequently highlighted as a major strength.
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The film's controversial subject matter and graphic nature for its time led to some distribution challenges and debates about censorship.
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Rod Steiger's performance as a twisted serial strangler is the best thing about this tongue-in-cheek cat and mouse thriller from director Jack Smight. The laughs center mostly around detective Morris Brummel (George Segal) and his domineeri...