Night People
1954, English. Directed by Nunnally Johnson.
The story of a counter-spy!
A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Nunnally JohnsonDirector
- Gregory PeckCol. Steve Van Dyke
- Broderick CrawfordCharles Leatherby
- Anita Björk"Hoffy" Hoffmeir
- Rita GamRicky Cates
- Walter AbelMaj. R.A. Foster
- Buddy EbsenM/Sgt. Eddie McColloch
- Max ShowalterFrederick S. Hobart
- Jill EsmondFrau Schindler / Rachel Cameron
- Peter van EyckCapt. Sergei "Petey" Petrochine
- Marianne KochKathy Gerhardt
- Ted AveryCpl. John Leatherby
- Hugh McDermottMaj. Burns
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson, W.R. Burnett, Tom Reed
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Night People runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Night People is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Night People on?
Night People isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night People?
If you liked Night People, try The Mask of Dimitrios, Marlowe, A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery.
Who directed Night People?
Night People (1954) was directed by Nunnally Johnson and stars Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk.