Footsteps in the Night
Synopsis
Two detectives investigate the strangulation murder of a man whom everyone seemed to like.
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Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
Andy Doyle
Don Haggerty
Detective Sergeant Mike Duncan
Eleanore Tanin
Mary Raiken
Douglas Dick
Henry Johnson
James Flavin
Mr. Bradbury
Harry Tyler
Dick Harris
Robert Shayne
Fred Horner
Gregg Palmer
Pat Orvello
Ann Griffith
June Wright
John Bleifer
Diggins (Uncredited)
Ray Walker
McCleary (Uncredited)
Ralph Sanford
Bartender (Uncredited)
Doug Andrews
Ted Laughton (Uncredited)
John Breen
Salesman (Uncredited)
Robert Carson
Captain Jim Halford (Uncredited)
Bill Cassady
Morgan (Uncredited)
John Close
Detective Mac McConnell (Uncredited)
Michael Garth
Detective Rick Ferris (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Band, Elwood Ullman
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Footsteps in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Albert Band, Elwood Ullman
Marlin Skiles
Harry Neumann
Neil Brunnenkant
Ben Schwalb
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Band
Screenplay
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Elwood Ullman
Screenplay
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Ben Schwalb
Producer
Neil Brunnenkant
Editor
Bert Henrikson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footsteps in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footsteps in the Night about?
Two detectives investigate the strangulation murder of a man whom everyone seemed to like.
Who directed Footsteps in the Night?
Footsteps in the Night was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Footsteps in the Night?
The principal cast of Footsteps in the Night includes Bill Elliott, Don Haggerty, Eleanore Tanin, Douglas Dick, James Flavin.
When was Footsteps in the Night released and how long is it?
Footsteps in the Night was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Footsteps in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Footsteps in the Night was composed by Marlin Skiles.