The Night Affair
Le Désordre et la Nuit
“Paris Before Dawn - The end of an interlude of love, lust and murder...running its course while the city sleeps. As if terrified by the light of day...it waits, only to return under cover of another night.”
Synopsis
Vallois, a vice inspector for the Paris police, takes special interest in the plight of drug-addicted Lucky (Najda Tiller), whom he considers to be more victim than criminal. Taking it upon himself to wean Lucky away from narcotics, Vallois also wins her love -- and, incidentally, smashes the dope ring responsible for her addiction.
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Jean Gabin
Georges Vallois
Danielle Darrieux
Thérèse Marken
Nadja Tiller
Lucky Fridel
Paul Frankeur
Chaville
Hazel Scott
Valentine Horse
Robert Manuel
Blasco
Robert Berri
Marquis
François Chaumette
Janin
Louis Ducreux
Henri Marken
Lucien Raimbourg
Drunkard
Gabriel Gobin
Rocard
Roger Hanin
Albert Simon
Liliane Robin
Jannick Arvel
Claude Ivry
Jean Degrave
Pharmacy Technician
Harald Wolff
Lucky's Father
Jean Balthasar
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Robert, Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Jean Yatove
- Original Title
- Le Désordre et la Nuit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Orex Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Jacques Robert, Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard
Jean Yatove
Louis Page
Jacqueline Sadoul
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Jean Yatove
Original Music Composer
Michel Audiard
Writer
Robert Bouladoux
Production Design
Marcelle Desvignes
Costume Design
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Affair about?
Vallois, a vice inspector for the Paris police, takes special interest in the plight of drug-addicted Lucky (Najda Tiller), whom he considers to be more victim than criminal. Taking it upon himself to wean Lucky away from narcotics, Vallois also wins her love -- and, incidentally, smashes the dope ring responsible for her addiction.
Who directed The Night Affair?
The Night Affair was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in The Night Affair?
The principal cast of The Night Affair includes Jean Gabin, Danielle Darrieux, Nadja Tiller, Paul Frankeur, Hazel Scott.
When was The Night Affair released and how long is it?
The Night Affair was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Affair was composed by Jean Yatove.
Is The Night Affair based on a book or true story?
The Night Affair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Robert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Affair?
The Night Affair holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).