The Night of the Following Day
“The Higher the Stakes, The Greater the Terror.”
Synopsis
A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her prisoner in an isolated beach house, the gang's scheme runs perfectly until their personal demons surface and lead to a series of betrayals.
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Night of the Following DayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-29
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Chauffeur
Richard Boone
Leer
Rita Moreno
Blonde
Pamela Franklin
Girl
Jess Hahn
Friendly
Gérard Buhr
Fisherman-Cop
Jacques Marin
Bartender
Hugues Wanner
Father
Al Lettieri
Pilot
Lucien Desagneaux
Luggage Handler at the Airport (uncredited)
Albert Michel
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Éric Rophé
Kid (uncredited)
Pierre Vaudier
First National City Bank Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hubert Cornfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Cornfield, Robert Phippeny, Lionel White
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Night of the Following Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Gina Production, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hubert Cornfield
Hubert Cornfield, Robert Phippeny, Lionel White
Stanley Myers
Willy Kurant
Gordon Pilkington
Hubert Cornfield, Jerry Gershwin, Elliott Kastner
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Cornfield
Director
Hubert Cornfield
Writer
Robert Phippeny
Writer
Hubert Cornfield
Producer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Pierre Marcade
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of the Following Day
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What is The Night of the Following Day about?
A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her prisoner in an isolated beach house, the gang's scheme runs perfectly until their personal demons surface and lead to a series of betrayals.
Who directed The Night of the Following Day?
The Night of the Following Day was directed by Hubert Cornfield.
Who stars in The Night of the Following Day?
The principal cast of The Night of the Following Day includes Marlon Brando, Richard Boone, Rita Moreno, Pamela Franklin, Jess Hahn.
When was The Night of the Following Day released and how long is it?
The Night of the Following Day was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night of the Following Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night of the Following Day was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Night of the Following Day based on a book or true story?
The Night of the Following Day is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lionel White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night of the Following Day?
The Night of the Following Day holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).