A Cry in the Night
“THE TEEN-AGE DATE IN LOVERS' LANE THEY'LL NEVER LET HER FORGET!”
Synopsis
A police captain's emotions get in the way when his daughter is kidnapped.
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A CRY IN THE NIGHT (1956) Natalie Wood, Raymond Burr (TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-18
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Edmond O'Brien
Dan Taggart
Brian Donlevy
Ed Bates
Natalie Wood
Elizabeth
Raymond Burr
Harold Loftus
Richard Anderson
Owen Clark
Irene Hervey
Helen Taggart
Carol Veazie
Mabel Loftus
Mary Lawrence
Madge Taggart
George J. Lewis
George Gerrity
Anthony Caruso
Tony Chavez
Peter Hansen
Dr. Frazee
Tina Carver
Marie Holzapple
Herb Vigran
Jensen
Alan Ladd
Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- David Dortort
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- A Cry in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Ladd Enterprises, Jaguar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
David Dortort, Whit Masterson
David Buttolph
John F. Seitz
Folmar Blangsted
George C. Bertholon
Department Leadership Roster
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
David Dortort
Screenplay
George C. Bertholon
Producer
Frank Tuttle
Director
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cry in the Night
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What is A Cry in the Night about?
A police captain's emotions get in the way when his daughter is kidnapped.
Who directed A Cry in the Night?
A Cry in the Night was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in A Cry in the Night?
The principal cast of A Cry in the Night includes Edmond O'Brien, Brian Donlevy, Natalie Wood, Raymond Burr, Richard Anderson.
When was A Cry in the Night released and how long is it?
A Cry in the Night was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for A Cry in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cry in the Night was composed by David Buttolph.
Is A Cry in the Night based on a book or true story?
A Cry in the Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Whit Masterson".