The Long Night
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Synopsis
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
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Henry Fonda
Joe Adams
Barbara Bel Geddes
Jo Ann
Vincent Price
Maximilian the Great
Ann Dvorak
Charlene
Howard Freeman
Sheriff Ned Meade
Moroni Olsen
Chief of Police Bob McManus
Elisha Cook Jr.
Frank Dunlap
Queenie Smith
Mrs. Tully
David Clarke
Bill Pulanski
Charles McGraw
Policeman Stevens
Melinda Byron
Peggy
Davis Roberts
Freddie
Murray Alper
Mac - Bartender (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Observer in Crowd (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Man with Bike (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Old Woman in Crowd (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
Will Wright
Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Viot
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Long Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Select Productions (III), RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Jacques Viot, John Wexley
Dimitri Tiomkin
Sol Polito
Robert Swink
Anatole Litvak, Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Anatole Litvak
Director
John Wexley
Writer
Robert Swink
Editor
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Renié
Costume Design
Anatole Litvak
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Robert Hakim
Producer
Jacques Viot
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Night about?
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
Who directed The Long Night?
The Long Night was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in The Long Night?
The principal cast of The Long Night includes Henry Fonda, Barbara Bel Geddes, Vincent Price, Ann Dvorak, Howard Freeman.
When was The Long Night released and how long is it?
The Long Night was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Night was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Night?
The Long Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).