The Sniper is a 1952 film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Adolphe Menjou as Lt. Frank Kafka, a San Francisco police detective who is on the hunt for a ruthless sniper who is terrorizing the city.
The movie opens with a series of random shootings that are being carried out by the seemingly unhinged killer. As the body count rises, the police become increasingly desperate in their attempts to catch the sniper before he strikes again.
Kafka is a veteran detective who is known for his unwavering determination and his ability to crack even the toughest cases. He is assisted in his quest to catch the sniper by his partner, Sgt. Burns (played by Robert Mitchum), and a beautiful woman named Jean Darr (played by Barbara Bel Geddes), who has a personal connection to the killer.
As the investigation heats up and tensions rise, Kafka finds himself under increasing pressure to catch the sniper before he can claim any more victims. Along the way, he must contend with a range of challenges, including pressure from his superiors, conflicts with his colleagues, and personal demons that threaten to tear him apart.
The movie culminates in a tense and dramatic showdown between Kafka and the sniper, as the detective races against time to prevent the killer from claiming his final victim. With its gripping storyline, stunning cinematography, and outstanding performances, The Sniper is a classic film noir that continues to captivate audiences to this day.