Nightmare in the Sun
1965, English. Directed by John Derek & Marc Lawrence.
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A hitchhiker sleeps with a rancher's wife and is hunted by the sheriff for her murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- John DerekDirector
- Marc LawrenceDirector
- John DerekHitchhiker
- Aldo RaySheriff
- Arthur O'ConnellSam Wilson
- Ursula AndressMarsha Wilson
- Sammy Davis Jr.Truck driver
- Allyn JoslynRock Club leader
- Keenan WynnJunk dealer
- George TobiasGideon
- John MarleyHogan, Gas station owner
- Lurene TuttleGideon's wife
- Robert DuvallMotorcyclist
- Richard JaeckelMotorcyclist
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Fass, Fanya Foss, Marc Lawrence
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How long is Nightmare in the Sun?
Nightmare in the Sun runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Nightmare in the Sun on?
Nightmare in the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1965. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nightmare in the Sun?
If you liked Nightmare in the Sun, try Pitfall, The Cat's Meow, Marlowe.
Who directed Nightmare in the Sun?
Nightmare in the Sun (1965) was directed by John Derek and Marc Lawrence and stars John Derek, Aldo Ray, Arthur O'Connell.