Night People
"The story of a counter-spy!"
Originally released in 1954. Night People is a drama/crime film. directed by Nunnally Johnson.
Starring Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, and Anita Björk
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night People about?
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 soldi...
Who directed Night People?
Night People was directed by Nunnally Johnson.
How long is Night People?
Night People has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Night People released?
Night People was released on March 11, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night People?
The main cast of Night People includes Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk, Rita Gam, Walter Abel.