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Experiment in Terror (1962) | Criteria

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Experiment in Terror

English • 1962 • 2h 3m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him steal a large sum from her bank.

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Columbia Noir
Position 13
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The Swinging Soundtracks of Henry Mancini
Position 3
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Directed by Blake Edwards
Position 2
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July 2022
Position 25
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April 2021
Position 42

Credits

Crew

DirectorBlake Edwards

WriterGordon Gordon, Mildred Gordon

CinematographerPhilip H. Lathrop

ComposerHenry Mancini

EditorPatrick McCormack

ProducerBlake Edwards

Cast

Glenn Fordas John Ripley

Lee Remickas Kelly Sherwood

Stefanie Powersas Toby Sherwood

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Additions: April 2020

Position 27

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Columbia Noir

Position 25

Roy Pooleas Brad

Ned Glassas Popcorn

Anita Looas Lisa Soong

Patricia Hustonas Nancy Ashton

Gilbert Greenas Special Agent

Clifton Jamesas Capt. Moreno

Al Avalonas Man Who Picks Up Kelly

William Bryantas Chuck

Dick Crockettas FBI Agent #1

James Lanphieras Landlord

Ross Martinas Red Lynch

Joanne Bahrisas Tourist at Fishermans Wharf (uncredited)

James T. Callahanas FBI Agent (uncredited)

Bob Carraheras Police Lieutenant (uncredited)

Mario Ciminoas Cook at The Hangout (uncredited)

Fred Cobyas FBI Agent (uncredited)

Barbara Collentineas Janie (uncredited)