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title: "The Sadist"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sadist-1963"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29103
imdb_id: "tt0057465"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Sadist (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sadist-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Sadist (also known as Profile of Terror and Sweet Baby Charlie).
Year: 1963.
Genre: Horror and Thriller / American thriller film.
Director/Writer: James Landis.
Star: Arch Hall, Jr. (as a psychopathic spree killer patterned after Charles Starkweather).
Plot: Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend. The killer takes a trio of hostages at a junkyard.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Release Date: 04/01/1963 (US).
Rating: NR.
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        The Sadist is a 1963 American thriller film. Also known by the titles Profile of Terror and Sweet Baby Charlie, the movie was written and directed by James Land

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel, Bloodstream | Darkroom, Fawesome, Bloodstream, Filmtap | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Fandor, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Cultpix, Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Landis
- **Networks / Studios**: Fairway International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Arch Hall Jr.** as *Charlie Tibbs*
- **Richard Alden** as *Ed Stiles*
- **Marilyn Manning** as *Judy Bradshaw*
- **Helen Hovey** as *Doris Page*
- **Don Russell** as *Carl Oliver*
- **Arch Hall Sr.** as *Radio Announcer / Narrator (voice)*
- **Joan Howard** as *Dead Woman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Sadist online?
The Sadist is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Sadist worth watching?
The Sadist holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Sadist and when was it released?
The Sadist is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1963. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Sadist?
The Sadist was directed by James Landis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sadist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29103)
- [The Sadist (1963) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057465/fullcredits/)
- [The Sadist (1963 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sadist_(1963_film))

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