The Night, the Prowler

1978 1h 30m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 6

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kerry Walker
Felicity Bannister
Ruth Cracknell
Doris Bannister
John Frawley
Humphrey Bannister
John Derum
John Galbraith
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Madge Hopkirk
Terry Camilleri
The Prowler
Harry Neilson
Old Man
Peter Collingwood
Dr. Herborn

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jim Sharman
Writers: Patrick White
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jim Sharman, shot by David Sanderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sara Bennett shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Kerry Walker and Ruth Cracknell and John Frawley carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0077992 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jim Sharman directs. David Sanderson behind the camera. Sara Bennett cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
248 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Jim Sharman, shot by David Sanderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Sara Bennett shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kerry Walker and Ruth Cracknell and John Frawley carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0077992 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.