The Leopard Man
When a leopard escapes during a publicity stunt, it triggers a series of murders.
Critics Sentiment
Teresa encounters leopard under bridge and dies at door
Jerry fails to convince police about human killer
The film peaks with Teresa's terrifying death sequence then gradually declines as it shifts from atmospheric horror to predictable mystery.
The Leopard Man starts exceptionally strong with atmospheric horror sequences that reviewers consider among the best ever filmed, particularly Teresa's death scene. However, the film loses momentum in its second half as it transitions from suggestive terror to a more conventional whodunit structure. Despite this decline, critics still appreciate Tourneur's visual mastery and the film's overall atmospheric achievements.
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Dennis O'Keefe
Jerry Manning
Margo
Clo-Clo, aka Gabriella
Jean Brooks
Kiki Walker
Isabel Jewell
Maria the Fortune Teller
James Bell
Dr. Galbraith
Margaret Landry
Teresa Delgado
Abner Biberman
Charlie How-Come
Tuulikki Paananen
Consuelo Contreras
Ben Bard
Police Chief Robles
Ed Agresti
Mexican Police Officer (uncredited)
Robert Andersen
Dwight Brunton (uncredited)
Lulu Mae Bohrman
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
David Cota
Boy Singer (uncredited)
Sidney D'Albrook
Waiter Serving Helene and Dwight (uncredited)
Rosita Delva
Young Lover (uncredited)
Jacqueline deWit
Helene (uncredited)
John Dilson
Coroner (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez
Police Officer (uncredited)
John Eberts
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Crew
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