Nightfall
1956, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
THE BLACK BAG... with $350,000 in loot! THE BLACK DRESS... with a beautiful pick-up girl inside! THE BLACK NIGHT... made for lovers... and killers!
An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- 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 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Aldo RayJames Vanning / Art Rayburn
- Anne BancroftMarie Gardner
- Brian KeithJohn
- James GregoryBen Fraser
- Jocelyn BrandoLaura Fraser
- Frank AlbertsonDr. Edward Gurston
- Rudy BondRed
- Bess FlowersWoman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
- Gene RothBartender (uncredited)
- Arline AndersonHostess (uncredited)
- María BelmarSpanish Woman (uncredited)
- Orlando BeltranSpanish Man (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant
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Nightfall: quick answers
Is Nightfall worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nightfall?
Nightfall runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Nightfall have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nightfall. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Nightfall suitable for kids?
Nightfall is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Nightfall?
If you liked Nightfall, try Too Late for Tears, The Sniper, Criss Cross.
Who directed Nightfall?
Nightfall (1956) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Aldo Ray, Anne Bancroft, Brian Keith.