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The Leopard Man

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When Latin dancer Clo-Clo (Margo) begins to overshadow nightclub singer Kiki Walker (Jean Brooks), Kiki's agent, Jerry Manning (Dennis O'Keefe), decides to spice up his client's act with an enormous black leopard on a leash. But the big cat escapes from the club -- and soon after, a young girl (Margaret Landry) and others are found dead around their small town. When evidence suggests that the killer may be human, suspicion falls on the leopard's Native American owner (Abner Biberman).
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Variety Staff Variety Nov 15, 2007
It's all confusion, in fact too much for an audience to follow. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times Mar 25, 2006
1/5
Half-baked efforts such as this one provoke little more than a yawn. Go to Full Review Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine Jul 3, 2004
4/4
There's a certain multi-cultural conflict that distinguishes the Lewton-Tourneurs. Go to Full Review Kyle Logan Cultured Vultures Feb 16, 2026
The Leopard Man is a great choice for any fans of classic Hollywood horror with a surprising edge, or fans of gialli and slashers interested in those genres’ roots. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Feb 20, 2021
4/5
...those seeking cheap thrills should look for creature-features elsewhere; The Leopard Man is classy, striking entertainment from the top drawer... Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Nov 25, 2020
8/10
This is entertaining pulp fiction produced with a keen visual eye. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Drew M @Stonehands211 6 days ago Needs to be seen for the gothic German expressionism that Jacques Tourneur loved to work in. I think it works the best in this film. See more Homu L @AkemiLord May 3, 2026 Fantastic movie. I really enjoyed watching this. Great film! See more Isaiah Y @zayman2 Oct 8, 2025 Had a couple good scenes with great atmosphere, making it a worthwhile classic horror film See more Madoka A @RT95510435 Jun 23, 2025 Fantastic. Spooky. Funny. Great product! Really good! See more Jerry W @RT68049227 Oct 28, 2024 If you like Cat People it’s got a similar atmosphere See more Aldo G @RT54480587 Oct 12, 2023 When discussing the the topic of the old Hollywood studio system occasionally manufacturing a work of art, The Leopard Man should be among the first movies talked about. It's one of those rare movies that repeated screenings secrete more about the movie's multiple themes and the adventurous manner in which the filmmakers and cast treat the material. See more Read all reviews
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Jacques Tourneur

Director

Dennis O'Keefe

Jerry Manning

Margo

Clo-Clo

Jean Brooks

Kiki Walker

Isabel Jewell

Maria

James Bell

Dr. Galbraith

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The Leopard Man

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Synopsis When Latin dancer Clo-Clo (Margo) begins to overshadow nightclub singer Kiki Walker (Jean Brooks), Kiki's agent, Jerry Manning (Dennis O'Keefe), decides to spice up his client's act with an enormous black leopard on a leash. But the big cat escapes from the club -- and soon after, a young girl (Margaret Landry) and others are found dead around their small town. When evidence suggests that the killer may be human, suspicion falls on the leopard's Native American owner (Abner Biberman).
Director
Jacques Tourneur
Producer
Val Lewton
Distributor
Fox Hill, Fox Hills Video
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 1943, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 5m
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