Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Jun 21, 1972
GB
- In CinemasThu, May 25, 1972
CA
- In CinemasThu, Jun 29, 1972
AU
- In CinemasFri, Nov 3, 1972
- PhysicalWed, Nov 21, 2001DVD
FR
- In CinemasFri, May 19, 1972Cannes Film Festival
- Streaming / DigitalMon, Nov 4, 2019Arte•tv
- TVMon, Nov 4, 2019Arte
DE
- In CinemasTue, Dec 12, 1972West Germany
- Streaming / DigitalThu, Nov 18, 1999
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jul 29, 1972
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Jon Finch
as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Foster
as Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Massey
as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowen
as DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchant
as Mrs Oxford
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