Nightfall
“THE BLACK BAG... with $350,000 in loot! THE BLACK DRESS... with a beautiful pick-up girl inside! THE BLACK NIGHT... made for lovers... and killers!”
Synopsis
An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
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Nightfall (1957) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-16
Top Cast
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Aldo Ray
James Vanning / Art Rayburn
Anne Bancroft
Marie Gardner
Brian Keith
John
James Gregory
Ben Fraser
Jocelyn Brando
Laura Fraser
Frank Albertson
Dr. Edward Gurston
Rudy Bond
Red
Bess Flowers
Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
Gene Roth
Bartender (uncredited)
Arline Anderson
Hostess (uncredited)
María Belmar
Spanish Woman (uncredited)
Orlando Beltran
Spanish Man (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Fashion Show Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Cherry
Man on Bus with Radio (uncredited)
George Cisar
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Lillian Culver
Woman (uncredited)
Annabelle Thiele
Model (uncredited)
Maya Van Horn
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant, David Goodis
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Nightfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Copa Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Stirling Silliphant, David Goodis
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
William A. Lyon
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Ted Richmond
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightfall about?
An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
Who directed Nightfall?
Nightfall was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Nightfall?
The principal cast of Nightfall includes Aldo Ray, Anne Bancroft, Brian Keith, James Gregory, Jocelyn Brando.
When was Nightfall released and how long is it?
Nightfall was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightfall was composed by George Duning.
Is Nightfall based on a book or true story?
Nightfall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Goodis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightfall?
Nightfall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).