Yield to the Night
“The Man-By-Man Story of a Lost Soul!”
Synopsis
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
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YIELD TO THE NIGHT - Film ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-01
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Diana Dors
Mary Price Hilton
Yvonne Mitchell
Matron Hilda MacFarlane
Michael Craig
Jim Lancaster
Marie Ney
Prison Governess
Geoffrey Keen
Prison Chaplain
Liam Redmond
Prison Doctor
Olga Lindo
Senior Matron Hill
Joan Miller
Matron Barker
Marjorie Rhodes
Matron Brandon
Molly Urquhart
Mason
Mary Mackenzie
Matron
Harry Locke
Fred
Michael Ripper
Roy
Joyce Blair
Doris
Charles Clay
Bob
Athene Seyler
Miss Bligh
Peggy Livesey
Nursing Sister
Mona Washbourne
Mrs. Thomas, landlady
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cresswell, Joan Henry
- Original Score
- Ray Martin
- Original Title
- Yield to the Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Kenneth Harper Production, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
John Cresswell, Joan Henry, Frederick Gotfurt
Ray Martin
Gilbert Taylor
Richard Best
Kenneth Harper
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Kenneth Harper
Producer
Ray Martin
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Richard Best
Editor
John Cresswell
Screenplay
Joan Henry
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yield to the Night
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What is Yield to the Night about?
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
Who directed Yield to the Night?
Yield to the Night was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Yield to the Night?
The principal cast of Yield to the Night includes Diana Dors, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig, Marie Ney, Geoffrey Keen.
When was Yield to the Night released and how long is it?
Yield to the Night was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Yield to the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yield to the Night was composed by Ray Martin.
Is Yield to the Night based on a book or true story?
Yield to the Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joan Henry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yield to the Night?
Yield to the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).