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.
Nightfall (1956) is a crime and thriller film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on November 9, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Aldo Ray, Anne Bancroft, Brian Keith and James Gregory. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
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Aldo Ray
as James Vanning / Art Rayburn
Anne Bancroft
as Marie Gardner
Brian Keith
as John
James Gregory
as Ben Fraser
Jocelyn Brando
as Laura Fraser
Frank Albertson
as Dr. Edward Gurston
Rudy Bond
as Red
Bess Flowers
as Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
Gene Roth
as Bartender (uncredited)
Arline Anderson
as Hostess (uncredited)
María Belmar
as Spanish Woman (uncredited)
Orlando Beltran
as Spanish Man (uncredited)
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Stirling Silliphant and David Goodis, produced by Ted Richmond.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 107 ratings.
By Kim Morgan filmnoiroftheweek.com “This is what they call the point of no return my friend.” Nightfall is a work of striking juxtapositions and tones that by picture end, come off like a wonderfully disarming person—you’re charmed, even a bit disturbed, but you’re not sure what to make of it all. It opens at night, in the neon lit, Los Angeles jungle shimmering with welcoming Hollywood haunts like Miceli’s,…
Reviewed on January 20, 2017
Aldo Ray metaphorically stumbles across mob money. Rudy Bond is a sadist who makes a game out of killing his victims, making them believe there is a contest involved. Brian Keith works with Rudy Bond, and is disgusted by him, till the sadist finally decides to try to kill him. James Gregory is investigating all of this, and feels he is in over his head, and discusses his insecurities with his wife. Sound familiar?…
Reviewed on April 2, 2023
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The main cast of Nightfall (1956) includes Aldo Ray, Anne Bancroft, Brian Keith, James Gregory and Jocelyn Brando. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Nightfall was released on November 9, 1956 and runs for 1h 19m.
Nightfall (1956) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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