The Empire of Night(1962)
L'empire de la nuit
The Empire of Night Synopsis
Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
The Empire of Night (1962) is a comedy film directed by Pierre Grimblat, released on December 5, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Eddie Constantine, Elga Andersen, Geneviève Grad and Harold Nicholas. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Grimblat
- Writers:
- Pierre Grimblat, Frédéric Dard
- Production:
- Belmont Films, Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
- Status:
- Released
The Empire of Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Constantine
as Eddie
Elga Andersen
as Widow
Geneviève Grad
as Girl
Harold Nicholas
as Sidekick
Michel de Ré
as Melchior
Guy Bedos
as Gaspard
Roger Carel
as J.J. Krosse
Claude Cerval
as Balthazar
Jean Galland
as Magician Stravunesku
Pierre Doris
as Leader of the cabaret gang
Jean Juillard
as David Balkis' great bodyguard
- Jacques Sempey
Jacques Sempey
as David Balkis' little bodyguard
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Grimblat, written by Pierre Grimblat and Frédéric Dard.
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The Empire of Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Empire of Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Empire of Night online?
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Who stars in The Empire of Night?
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The main cast of The Empire of Night (1962) includes Eddie Constantine, Elga Andersen, Geneviève Grad, Harold Nicholas and Michel de Ré. The film was directed by Pierre Grimblat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Empire of Night released?
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The Empire of Night was released on December 5, 1962 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Empire of Night worth watching?
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The Empire of Night (1962) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.