Night People
“The story of a counter-spy!”
Synopsis
A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
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Night People (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Col. Steve Van Dyke
Broderick Crawford
Charles Leatherby
Anita Björk
"Hoffy" Hoffmeir
Rita Gam
Ricky Cates
Walter Abel
Maj. R.A. Foster
Buddy Ebsen
M/Sgt. Eddie McColloch
Max Showalter
Frederick S. Hobart
Jill Esmond
Frau Schindler / Rachel Cameron
Peter van Eyck
Capt. Sergei "Petey" Petrochine
Marianne Koch
Kathy Gerhardt
Ted Avery
Cpl. John Leatherby
Hugh McDermott
Maj. Burns
John Horsley
Lt. Col. Stanways
Rodolfo Acosta
Uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nunnally Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson, W.R. Burnett
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Night People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nunnally Johnson
Nunnally Johnson, W.R. Burnett, Tom Reed, Jed Harris
Cyril J. Mockridge
Charles G. Clarke
Dorothy Spencer
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Nunnally Johnson
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night People about?
A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
Who directed Night People?
Night People was directed by Nunnally Johnson.
Who stars in Night People?
The principal cast of Night People includes Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk, Rita Gam, Walter Abel.
When was Night People released and how long is it?
Night People was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Night People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night People was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night People?
Night People holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).