Night Tide
“Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!”
Synopsis
A young sailor is enamored with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As their existences become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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NIGHT TIDE (1961) | Official Trailer | MUBI Curated by Hedi SlimaneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-17
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Johnny Drake
Linda Lawson
Mora
Gavin Muir
Capt. Samuel Murdock
Luana Anders
Ellen Sands
Marjorie Eaton
Madame Romanovitch
Tom Dillon
Merry-Go-Round Operator
H.E. West
Lt. Henderson
Marjorie Cameron
Water Witch
Chaino
Head Bongo Player
Kirby Allan
Bongo player
Barbette
Man Talking at Bar
Danny Best
Teen on Midway
James Boscon
Teen on Midway Gawking at Mermaid
Richard Boscon
Teen on Midway with Glasses
Paul Horn
Jazz Flutist
Joyce King
Woman at Jazz Club
Bruno VeSota
Man on the stairs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 6, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Harrington
- Original Score
- David Raksin, Paul Horn
- Original Title
- Night Tide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Films, The Filmgroup, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Harrington
Curtis Harrington
David Raksin, Paul Horn
Vilis Lapenieks, Floyd Crosby
Jodie Copelan
Jules Schwartz, Aram Katarian
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Harrington
Director
Jodie Copelan
Editor
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Curtis Harrington
Screenplay
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Paul Mathison
Production Design
Aram Katarian
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Tide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Tide about?
A young sailor is enamored with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As their existences become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon.
Who directed Night Tide?
Night Tide was directed by Curtis Harrington.
Who stars in Night Tide?
The principal cast of Night Tide includes Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders, Marjorie Eaton.
When was Night Tide released and how long is it?
Night Tide was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Tide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Tide was composed by David Raksin, Paul Horn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Tide?
Night Tide holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).