Nightmare in the Sun
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Synopsis
A hitchhiker sleeps with a rancher's wife and is hunted by the sheriff for her murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CBS Late Movie promo Nightmare in the Sun 1979
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-27
Top Cast
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John Derek
Hitchhiker
Aldo Ray
Sheriff
Arthur O'Connell
Sam Wilson
Ursula Andress
Marsha Wilson
Sammy Davis Jr.
Truck driver
Allyn Joslyn
Rock Club leader
Keenan Wynn
Junk dealer
George Tobias
Gideon
John Marley
Hogan, Gas station owner
Lurene Tuttle
Gideon's wife
Robert Duvall
Motorcyclist
Richard Jaeckel
Motorcyclist
Chick Chandler
Bartender
John Sebastian
Sheriff's deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Lawrence, John Derek
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanya Foss, Ted Thomas, George Fass, Marc Lawrence
- Original Title
- Nightmare in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Zodiac Films, Afilmco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Lawrence, John Derek
Fanya Foss, Ted Thomas, George Fass, Marc Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Lawrence
Director
John Derek
Director
Fanya Foss
Writer
Ted Thomas
Writer
George Fass
Writer
Marc Lawrence
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare in the Sun
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What is Nightmare in the Sun about?
A hitchhiker sleeps with a rancher's wife and is hunted by the sheriff for her murder.
Who directed Nightmare in the Sun?
Nightmare in the Sun was directed by Marc Lawrence, John Derek.
Who stars in Nightmare in the Sun?
The principal cast of Nightmare in the Sun includes John Derek, Aldo Ray, Arthur O'Connell, Ursula Andress, Sammy Davis Jr..
When was Nightmare in the Sun released and how long is it?
Nightmare in the Sun was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.