The Night Runner
“Are mental patients turned loose too soon?”
Synopsis
A mental patient with a violent past is released from the institution, against the advice of his doctors, and sent back to his old neighborhood. Was he released too soon?
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THE NIGHT RUNNER (1957) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-21
Top Cast
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Ray Danton
Roy Turner
Colleen Miller
Susan Mayes
Merry Anders
Amy Hansen
Willis Bouchey
Loren Mayes
Harry Jackson
Hank Hansen
Robert Anderson
Ed Wallace
Jean Inness
Miss Dodd
Eddy Waller
Vernon
John Stephenson
Dr. Crawford
Alexander Campbell
Dr. Royce
Natalie Masters
Miss Lowell
Richard H. Cutting
Male interviewer (as Richard Cutting)
Steve Pendleton
Captain Reynolds
Jack Lomas
Real Estate man
George Barrows
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Irwin Jay Berniker
Boy (uncredited)
Marshall Bradford
Mailman (uncredited)
Diana Darrin
Waitress (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abner Biberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Levitt
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Night Runner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abner Biberman
Gene Levitt, Owen Cameron
Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter
George Robinson
Albrecht Joseph
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Abner Biberman
Director
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Albrecht Joseph
Editor
Gene Levitt
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Runner about?
A mental patient with a violent past is released from the institution, against the advice of his doctors, and sent back to his old neighborhood. Was he released too soon?
Who directed The Night Runner?
The Night Runner was directed by Abner Biberman.
Who stars in The Night Runner?
The principal cast of The Night Runner includes Ray Danton, Colleen Miller, Merry Anders, Willis Bouchey, Harry Jackson.
When was The Night Runner released and how long is it?
The Night Runner was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Runner was composed by Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter.
Is The Night Runner based on a book or true story?
The Night Runner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Owen Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Runner?
The Night Runner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).