---
title: "Impulse"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/impulse-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37130
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Impulse (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/impulse-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Impulse is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Conquerer Films Inc.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A paranoid conman targets lonely women before a suspicious young girl notices."

### Why Watch
- features a suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamic involving a suspicious preteen
- explores the crimes of a deceptive conman and gigolo

### Caveats & Content Note
- the plot deals with dark and potentially unsettling themes of murder and scams
- Tone & Suitability: Contains themes of murder and manipulation suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dark, thriller, paranoid

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/impulse-1974#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Grefé
- **Networks / Studios**: Conquerer Films Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Shatner** as *Matt Stone*
- **Ruth Roman** as *Julia Marstow*
- **Jennifer Bishop** as *Ann Moy*
- **Kim Nicholas** as *Tina Moy*
- **James Dobson** as *Clarence*
- **Harold Sakata** as *Karate Pete*
- **Marcia Knight** as *Helen*
- **Vivian Lester** as *Matt's Mother*
- **William Kerwin** as *Soldier*
- **Marcy Lafferty** as *Hotel Clerk*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a paranoid conman who seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings, and kills them.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a paranoid, leisure-suit-clad conman and gigolo named Matt Stone.

### Q: Who becomes suspicious of the main character?
An attractive widow's preteen daughter named Tina becomes suspicious of his motives.

### Q: What year was the film released?
The film was released in 1974.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It is associated with horror, mystery, and thriller genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Impulse — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37130)
- [Impulse (1974) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37130-impulse)
- [Impulse (1974) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/impulse-1974)
- [Impulse (physics) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impulse_(physics))
- [Impulse (1954) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/41887-impulse/prehled/)

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