''The One Man Jury'' (released as ''The Loner'' on UK video) is a 1978 American neo-noir film directed by Charles Martin (1910-1983) and starring Jack Palance,

Christopher Mitchum Christopher Mitchum (born October 16, 1943) is an American film actor, screenwriter, and businessman. He was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of film star Robert Mitchum and Dorothy Mitchum. He is the younger brother of actor Jam ...

, Pamela Shoop, and Cara Williams.

Plot

Jim Wade ( Jack Palance) is a ruthless cop with a bad reputation of being rude to suspects, informants, witnesses, and just about anyone who crosses paths with him in the wrong way. When a mysterious serial killer named the Slasher starts killing women, Wade vows to end the killing spree by any means possible, whether legal or not.

Cast

* Jack Palance as Lieutenant Wade *

as Sergeant Blake * Pamela Shoop as Wendy Sommerset * Cara Williams as Nancy *

Joe Spinell Joe Spinell (born Joseph Spagnuolo; October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American character actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions on and off Broadway. He played supporting roles in ''The ...

as Mike *

Jeff McCracken Jeff McCracken (born September 12, 1952) is an American actor, director and producer. Early life and education Born in Chicago, McCracken graduated Evanston Township High School in 1970. He served in the United States Air Force during the ...

as Billy Joe * Alexandra Hay as Tessie * Angel Tompkins as Kitty *

Andy Romano Andrew Romano (June 15, 1941 – September 14, 2022) was an American actor, known for playing "J.D.", an outlaw motorcyclist and right-hand henchman of the character Eric von Zipper (played by Harvey Lembeck) in the 1960s Beach Party movies (wh ...

as Chickie * Tom Pedi as Angie *

Richard Foronjy Richard Foronjy (born August 3, 1937) is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the mobster Tony Darvo in the 1988 film ''Midnight Run''. Partial filmography *'' Serpico'' (1973) - Corsaro *'' The Gambler ...

as Al *

Frank Pesce Frank Pesce (December 8, 1946 – February 6, 2022) was an American film and television actor. Early life Born in New York City, Pesce was the son of two working-class Italian-American parents. Career Pesce started his film career as an e ...

as Freddie * Dick Yarmy as Customer

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:One Man Jury 1978 films American neo-noir films 1970s English-language films Films directed by Charles Martin 1970s American films