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The Priest Killer

19711h 40mMovieCrimeDramaMystery

A police chief, confined to a wheelchair, and a former cop, who is now a priest, team up to discover who has been committing a series of murders of local priests. This TV movie was a backdoor pilot for the crime series SARGE and aired as a special-event spinoff of IRONSIDE.

DirectorRichard A. Colla
WritersRobert Van Scoyk·David Levy
ProducersDavid Levinson·Richard A. Colla

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Cast · Directed by Richard A. Colla

RBRaymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Robert T. Ironside
GKGeorge Kennedy
George Kennedy
Father Samuel Cavanaugh
DGDon Galloway
Don Galloway
Det. Sgt. Ed Brown
DMDon Mitchell
Don Mitchell
Mark Sanger
AZAnthony Zerbe
Anthony Zerbe
Vincent Wiertel
LLLouise Latham
Louise Latham
Martha Gordon
DHDavid Huddleston
David Huddleston
Harrison Davis
NRNed Romero
Ned Romero
Monsignor
RSRobert Sampson
Robert Sampson
Father Dennis McMurtry
ADAnn Doran
Ann Doran
Harriet Miles
KM
Kermit Murdock
Publisher
PBPeter Brocco
Peter Brocco
Father Miles

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The Priest Killer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Priest Killer?

The Priest Killer isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Priest Killer on Netflix?

No, The Priest Killer is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Priest Killer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Priest Killer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Priest Killer for free?

The Priest Killer isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Priest Killer?

The Priest Killer hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 2, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.