Drama ·Crime ·Mystery · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 33m

Night People

Night People poster
Director
Nunnally Johnson
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
Crew
Charles G. Clarke — Director of Photography Dorothy Spencer — Editor Cyril J. Mockridge — Original Music Composer Nunnally Johnson — Screenplay W.R. Burnett — Screenplay Jed Harris — Story
Tagline

The story of a counter-spy!

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.

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Mood & Themes
germanycold warintelligence officer
Key Collaborators
Nunnally Johnson Director Charles G. Clarke Director of Photography Dorothy Spencer Editor Cyril J. Mockridge Original Music Composer Nunnally Johnson Screenplay W.R. Burnett Screenplay Jed Harris Story Tom Reed Story Nunnally Johnson Producer
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