Yield to the Night
1956, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
The Man-By-Man Story of a Lost Soul!
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Yield to the Night
Yield to the Night is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Diana DorsMary Price Hilton
- Yvonne MitchellMatron Hilda MacFarlane
- Michael CraigJim Lancaster
- Marie NeyPrison Governess
- Geoffrey KeenPrison Chaplain
- Liam RedmondPrison Doctor
- Olga LindoSenior Matron Hill
- Joan MillerMatron Barker
- Marjorie RhodesMatron Brandon
- Molly UrquhartMason
- Mary MackenzieMatron
- Harry LockeFred
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Cresswell, Joan Henry
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What Yield to the Night is based on
Yield to the Night is adapted from a novel.
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Yield to the Night: quick answers
Is Yield to the Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Yield to the Night?
Yield to the Night runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Yield to the Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Yield to the Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Yield to the Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Yield to the Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Yield to the Night on?
Yield to the Night is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yield to the Night?
If you liked Yield to the Night, try 20,000 Years in Sing Sing, Ladies They Talk About, The Naked City.
Who directed Yield to the Night?
Yield to the Night (1956) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Diana Dors, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig.
What is Yield to the Night based on?
Yield to the Night is adapted from a novel.