Nightmare
“Beware! These are the eyes of a hypnotist!”
Synopsis
Clarinetist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Rene Bressard
Kevin McCarthy
Stan Grayson
Connie Russell
Gina
Virginia Christine
Sue Bressard
Rhys Williams
Deputy Torrence
Gage Clarke
Belknap / Harry Britten
Marian Carr
Madge Novick
Barry Atwater
Captain Warner
Meade 'Lux' Lewis
Meade
Ralph Brooks
Oscar (Uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Nightclub Waiter (Uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Bob Clune (Uncredited)
John Mitchum
Onlooker at Stan's Suicide Attempt (Uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Shane
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Shane
Maxwell Shane, Cornell Woolrich
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Joseph F. Biroc
George A. Gittens
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Maxwell Shane
Director
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
George A. Gittens
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Frank Beetson Jr.
Costume Design
Fay Moore
Costume Design
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare about?
Clarinetist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.
Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in Nightmare?
The principal cast of Nightmare includes Edward G. Robinson, Kevin McCarthy, Connie Russell, Virginia Christine, Rhys Williams.
When was Nightmare released and how long is it?
Nightmare was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
Is Nightmare based on a book or true story?
Nightmare is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cornell Woolrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare?
Nightmare holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).