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Nightfall (1957) | Criteria

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Nightfall

United States • English • 1957 • 1h 19m

Director

Jacques Tourneur

3.68/5·10.2K ratings·2.7K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit.

Included in
Three Noirs by Jacques Tourneur
Position 3
Included in
Columbia Noir
Position 10
Included in
Additions: April 2020
Position 68
Included in
Columbia Noir
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorJacques Tourneur

WriterStirling Silliphant

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

ComposerGeorge Duning

EditorWilliam A. Lyon

ProducerTed Richmond

Cast

Aldo Rayas James Vanning / Art Rayburn

Anne Bancroftas Marie Gardner

Brian Keithas John

as Ben Fraser

Jocelyn Brandoas Laura Fraser

Frank Albertsonas Dr. Edward Gurston

Rudy Bondas Red

Bess Flowersas Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)

Gene Rothas Bartender (uncredited)

Arline Andersonas Hostess (uncredited)

María Belmaras Spanish Woman (uncredited)

Orlando Beltranas Spanish Man (uncredited)

Steve Carruthersas Fashion Show Spectator (uncredited)

Robert Cherryas Man on Bus with Radio (uncredited)

George Cisaras Bus Driver (uncredited)

Lillian Culveras Woman (uncredited)

Annabelle Thieleas Model (uncredited)

Maya Van Hornas Woman (uncredited)

Winifred Waringas Fashion Commentator (uncredited)

Monty Ashas Clerk (uncredited)