This Could Be the Night(1957)
How did that school teacher ever get mixed up with the mobsters?
This Could Be the Night Synopsis
To earn extra money, a prim schoolteacher takes a second job as secretary to the uncouth owner of a boisterous nightclub.
This Could Be the Night (1957) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Wise, released on May 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa and Julie Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Wise
- Writers:
- Isobel Lennart, Cornelia Baird Gross
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,560,000
- Revenue:
- $1,520,000
- Status:
- Released
This Could Be the Night (1957) Trailer
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This Could Be the Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Simmons
as Anne Leeds
Paul Douglas
as Rocco
Anthony Franciosa
as Tony Armotti
Julie Wilson
as Ivy Corlane
- Neile Adams
Neile Adams
as Patsy St. Clair
Joan Blondell
as Crystal St. Clair
J. Carrol Naish
as Leon
Rafael Campos
as Hussein Mohammed
Zasu Pitts
as Mrs. Shea
Tom Helmore
as Stowe Devlin
Murvyn Vye
as Waxie London
Vaughn Taylor
as Ziggy Dawit
Key crew
Directed by Robert Wise, written by Isobel Lennart and Cornelia Baird Gross, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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This Could Be the Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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This Could Be the Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Could Be the Night online?
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This Could Be the Night (1957) 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 This Could Be the Night?
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The main cast of This Could Be the Night (1957) includes Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa, Julie Wilson and Neile Adams. The film was directed by Robert Wise. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Could Be the Night released?
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This Could Be the Night was released on May 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is This Could Be the Night worth watching?
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This Could Be the Night (1957) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This Could Be the Night?
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