The Empire of Night
L'empire de la nuit
Synopsis
Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
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Eddie Constantine
Eddie
Elga Andersen
Widow
Geneviève Grad
Girl
Harold Nicholas
Sidekick
Michel de Ré
Melchior
Guy Bedos
Gaspard
Roger Carel
J.J. Krosse
Claude Cerval
Balthazar
Jean Galland
Magician Stravunesku
Pierre Doris
Leader of the cabaret gang
Jean Juillard
David Balkis' great bodyguard
Jacques Sempey
David Balkis' little bodyguard
Jean Clarieux
Stage manager
Bernard Dumaine
Manager of the cabarets
Gilberte Géniat
Mrs. Elsa
Claude Mansard
Manager of the cabarets
Jacques Fabbri
Acrobat Ström
Elga Andersen
Geneviève Balkis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Grimblat
- Screenplay & Story
- Frédéric Dard, Pierre Grimblat
- Original Title
- L'empire de la nuit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Belmont Films, Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Grimblat
Frédéric Dard, Pierre Grimblat
Department Leadership Roster
Frédéric Dard
Writer
Pierre Grimblat
Writer
Pierre Grimblat
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empire of Night
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What is The Empire of Night about?
Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
Who directed The Empire of Night?
The Empire of Night was directed by Pierre Grimblat.
Who stars in The Empire of Night?
The principal cast of The Empire of Night includes Eddie Constantine, Elga Andersen, Geneviève Grad, Harold Nicholas, Michel de Ré.
When was The Empire of Night released and how long is it?
The Empire of Night was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.