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The Long Night (1947)

Movie ★ 5.8 101 min

Drama Thriller Crime Romance

City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.

Anatole Litvak Director John Wexley Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 28, 1947
Runtime
101 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0039581
Language
Studio
Select Productions (III),

Themes

Cast

Henry Fonda Henry Fonda Joe Adams Barbara Bel Geddes Barbara Bel Geddes Jo Ann Vincent Price Vincent Price Maximilian the Great Ann Dvorak Ann Dvorak Charlene Howard Freeman Howard Freeman Sheriff Ned Meade Moroni Olsen Moroni Olsen Chief of Police Bob McManus Elisha Cook Jr. Elisha Cook Jr. Frank Dunlap Queenie Smith Queenie Smith Mrs. Tully David Clarke David Clarke Bill Pulanski Charles McGraw Charles McGraw Policeman Stevens Melinda Byron Melinda Byron Peggy Davis Roberts Davis Roberts Freddie Murray Alper Murray Alper Mac - Bartender (uncredited) Ellen Corby Ellen Corby Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Man with Bike (uncredited) Mary Gordon Mary Gordon Old Woman in Crowd (uncredited) Ray Teal Ray Teal Mr. Hudson (uncredited) Will Wright Will Wright Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Long Night about?
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
Who directed The Long Night?
The Long Night was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in The Long Night?
The Long Night stars Henry Fonda, Barbara Bel Geddes, Vincent Price, Ann Dvorak.
When was The Long Night released?
The Long Night is a 1947 drama, thriller, crime, romance film.
Where can I watch The Long Night?
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