This Could Be the Night
1957, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
How did that school teacher ever get mixed up with the mobsters?
To earn extra money, a prim schoolteacher takes a second job as secretary to the uncouth owner of a boisterous nightclub.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Jean SimmonsAnne Leeds
- Paul DouglasRocco
- Anthony FranciosaTony Armotti
- Julie WilsonIvy Corlane
- Neile AdamsPatsy St. Clair
- Joan BlondellCrystal St. Clair
- J. Carrol NaishLeon
- Rafael CamposHussein Mohammed
- Zasu PittsMrs. Shea
- Tom HelmoreStowe Devlin
- Murvyn VyeWaxie London
- Vaughn TaylorZiggy Dawit
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Isobel Lennart, Cornelia Baird Gross
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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This Could Be the Night: quick answers
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How long is This Could Be the Night?
This Could Be the Night runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does This Could Be the Night have a post-credits scene?
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This Could Be the Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Could Be the Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is This Could Be the Night on?
This Could Be the Night 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 This Could Be the Night?
If you liked This Could Be the Night, try The King of Comedy, The Devil Wears Prada, Uptown Girls.
Who directed This Could Be the Night?
This Could Be the Night (1957) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa.