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Night People
“The story of a counter-spy!”
6.1 / 10• 1954• 1h 33m•NR• English
DramaCrimeMystery
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Gregory Peck
Col. Steve Van Dyke
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nunnally Johnson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Night People is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
