About this release
John Gay adapted William Goldman's novel for this black comedy about a New York police detective who is trying to catch a serial killer that preys on women. Rod Steiger has a field day as the murderer, a master of disguise (appearing as an Irish priest, a German plumber, a gay hairdresser, a woman) who delights in telephoning and tormenting the cop who's out to nab him.
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Disc 1
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No Way to Treat a Lady (1968)
108 min
ComedyThriller
Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective who starts to get phone calls from the strangler and builds a strange alliance as a result. Kate Palmer is a swinging, hip tour guide who witnesses the strangler leaving her dead neighbor's apartment and sets her sights on the detective. Moe's live-in mother wishes her son would be a successful Jewish doctor like his big brother.
Credits
Director
Jack Smight
Writer
John Gay
Cast
Rod Steigeras Christopher Gill
Lee Remickas Kate Palmer
George Segalas Morris Brummel
Eileen Heckartas Mrs. Brummel
Murray Hamiltonas Inspector Haines
Michael Dunnas Mr. Kupperman
Martine Bartlettas Alma Mulloy
Barbara Baxleyas Belle Poppie
Irene Daileyas Mrs. Fitts
Doris Robertsas Sylvia Poppie
Cinematographer
Jack Priestley
Composer
Stanley Myers
Editor
Archie Marshek
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 23, 2026