Experiment in Terror

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John Ripley (Glenn Ford) is the FBI agent called in to investigate a bank robbery that appears to be an inside job. Kelly (Lee Remick) is the terrified bank clerk who confides in Ripley when the sadistic mastermind of the crime threatens to kill her and her sister if she doesn't steal $100,000. Ripley's efforts are hampered by the fact that criminal Red Lunch (Ross Martin) is a master of disguise. In the gripping climax, Red is chased to Candlestick Park, where he blends into a capacity crowd watching the Giants fight for the National League pennant.

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Cast

Glenn Ford
as John "Rip" Ripley
Lee Remick
as Kelly Sherwood
Stefanie Powers
as Toby
Ross Martin
as Red Lynch
Roy Poole
as Brad
Ned Glass
as Popcorn
Anita Loo
as Lisa
Patricia Huston
as Nancy
Gilbert Green
as Special Agent
Clifton James
as Capt. Moreno
William Bryant
as Chuck
Dick Crockett
as F.B.I. Agent
James Lanphier
as Landlord
Sidney Miller
as Drunk
Sherry O'Neil
as Edna
Mari Lynn
as Penny
Harvey Evans
as Dave
William Sharon
as Raymond Burkhardt
Warren Hsieh
as Joey Soong
Clarence Lung
as Attorney Yung
Frederic Downs
as Welk
Fred Coby
as F.B.I. Agent
Kelly McCormick (III)
as F.B.I. Agent
Bill Neff
as F.B.I. Agent
Richard Norris
as F.B.I. Agent
Kenny Jackson
as F.B.I. Agent
James Callahan
as F.B.I. Agent
David Tomack
as F.B.I. Agent
Ken Wales
as F.B.I. Agent
Edward Mallory
as Dick
Judee Morton
as Louella
Ray Kellogg
as Man at Ballpark
Claire Griswold
as Peggy
Fay McKenzie
as Hospital Superintendent
Audrey Swanson
as Nurse
Mario Cimino
as Cook
Helen Jay
as Waitress
W. Beal Wong
as Pastor
Tommy H. Lee
as Chinese Waiter
Barbara Collentine
as Janie
George Moorman
as Radio Man
William Remick
as Coroner
Robert Carraher
as Police Lieutenant
Gil Perkins
as Taxi Driver
Mike Foran
as Danny
Bob Dempsey
as Helicopter Pilot
Mary Ellen Popel
as Secretary
Robert Coffey
as Announcer
Russ Whiteman
as TV Director
Karen Norris
as Saleswoman
Peggy Lloyd Patten
as Housekeeper
Al Avalon
as Man Who Picked Up Kelly
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Critic Reviews for Experiment in Terror

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Audience Reviews for Experiment in Terror

  • Nov 28, 2015
    Blake Edwards' taut-suspense classic about a beautiful bank clerk, played wonderfully by Lee Remick who is terrorized by a murderous asthmatic-voiced extortionist, chilling played by Ross Martin, that is planing to use her to steal a $100,000 from the bank where she works. An FBI agent, superbly played by Glenn Ford, that Remick managed to contact is now aiding her in trying to apprehended the psychotic Martin who has threaten to kill her and her young sister. Exceptional direction by Edwards, who gives his thriller some serious edge-of-your-seat moments. Solid, convincing supporting performances by Stefanie Powers, Roy Poole, Ned Glass, and Aita Loo. Glorious black & white cinematography by Phillip H. Lathrop, and a great Henry Manicini score. A realistic and compelling motion picture thriller. Highly Recommended.
    Danny R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 13, 2011
    If you have patience to sit around & wait for something to happen then watch this movie but if you don't........ I found Experiment In Terror to be boring & the only thing I enjoyed about it was the opening scene & the bathroom scene towards the end.Other then that, I felt like I was watching some cheap old low budget B/W cops Vs. criminal B movie
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • May 06, 2010
    like a bridge between film noir detective stories and the modern thriller, this really was an experiment on the part of blake edwards, much better known for his light comedies. made immediately after the charming if over-rated breakfast at tiffany's, the film pioneered techniques used to great effect by depalma among others in the 80's. it looks a little dated now but this is a solid and influential piece of work
    Stella D Super Reviewer
  • Jun 11, 2007
    Unfortunately, Experiment in Terror was one of those pesky "those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it" moments for me when I let high expectations ruin this movie for me. I heard David Lynch's name thrown around a lot when being told and reading about this movie. That alone wrote Experiment in Terror's death certificate. Its one of the very last noir movies so it's one of the last of its kind from that era. It starts off with sharp imagery and a score to go nuts over by Henry Mancini. It started great, started nodding off toward the middle, then eventually started snoring pretty damn loud be the end. Its definitely not bad and I can see even a small influence it had on Lynch, but its definitely not worth busting your balls over to get a copy of. Impress a film teacher with it, I don't know.
    Michael G Super Reviewer
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