Night Tide
"Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!"
Originally released in 1961. Night Tide is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Curtis Harrington. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, and Gavin Muir
Synopsis
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (98 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dennis Hopper
as Johnny Drake
Linda Lawson
as Mora
Gavin Muir
as Capt. Samuel Murdock
Luana Anders
as Ellen Sands
Marjorie Eaton
as Madame Romanovitch
Tom Dillon
as Merry-Go-Round Operator
H.E. West
as Lt. Henderson
Marjorie Cameron
as Water Witch
Chaino
as Head Bongo Player
Kirby Allan
as Bongo player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Phoenix Films
- The Filmgroup
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Tide about?
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a wat...
Who directed Night Tide?
Night Tide was directed by Curtis Harrington.
How long is Night Tide?
Night Tide has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Night Tide released?
Night Tide was released on July 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Tide?
The main cast of Night Tide includes Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders, Marjorie Eaton.