Gates of the Night
Les Portes de la nuit
Synopsis
In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.
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Pierre Brasseur
Georges
Serge Reggiani
Guy Sénéchal
Yves Montand
Jean Diego
Nathalie Nattier
Malou
Saturnin Fabre
Monsieu Sénéchal
Raymond Bussières
Raymond Lécuyer
Jean Vilar
Le clochard / La fortune
Sylvia Bataille
Claire Lécuyer
Jane Marken
Mme Germaine
Dany Robin
Étiennette
Gabrielle Fontan
la vieille
Christian Simon
Cricri Lécuyer
Jean Maxime
l'amoureux d'Étiennette
Fabien Loris
le chanteur des rues
René Blancard
le voisin de palier
Mady Berry
Madame Quinquina
Julien Carette
Monsieur Quinquina
Jacques Perrin
Un des gosses Quinquina (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Prévert
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Les Portes de la nuit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Jacques Prévert
Joseph Kosma
Philippe Agostini
Jean Feyte, Marthe Gottie
Raymond Borderie
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Carné
Director
Jean Feyte
Editor
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Marthe Gottie
Editor
Mayo
Costume Design
Jacques Prévert
Screenplay
Philippe Agostini
Director of Photography
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gates of the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gates of the Night about?
In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.
Who directed Gates of the Night?
Gates of the Night was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Gates of the Night?
The principal cast of Gates of the Night includes Pierre Brasseur, Serge Reggiani, Yves Montand, Nathalie Nattier, Saturnin Fabre.
When was Gates of the Night released and how long is it?
Gates of the Night was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Gates of the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gates of the Night was composed by Joseph Kosma.