Night People(1954)
The story of a counter-spy!
Night People Synopsis
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.
Night People (1954) is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Nunnally Johnson, released on March 11, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk and Rita Gam. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Nunnally Johnson
- Writers:
- Nunnally Johnson, W.R. Burnett, Tom Reed
- Producers:
- Nunnally Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Composer:
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Night People (1954) Trailer
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Night People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Peck
as Col. Steve Van Dyke
Broderick Crawford
as Charles Leatherby
Anita Björk
as "Hoffy" Hoffmeir
Rita Gam
as Ricky Cates
Walter Abel
as Maj. R.A. Foster
Buddy Ebsen
as M/Sgt. Eddie McColloch
Max Showalter
as Frederick S. Hobart
Jill Esmond
as Frau Schindler / Rachel Cameron
Peter van Eyck
as Capt. Sergei "Petey" Petrochine
Marianne Koch
as Kathy Gerhardt
- Ted Avery
Ted Avery
as Cpl. John Leatherby
Hugh McDermott
as Maj. Burns
Key crew
Directed by Nunnally Johnson, written by Nunnally Johnson, W.R. Burnett and Tom Reed, produced by Nunnally Johnson.
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Night People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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Night People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night People online?
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Night People (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Night People?
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The main cast of Night People (1954) includes Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk, Rita Gam and Walter Abel. The film was directed by Nunnally Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night People released?
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Night People was released on March 11, 1954 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Night People worth watching?
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Night People (1954) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night People?
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Yes. The official Night People trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.