Night People (1954)

  • NR
  • 03/11/1954 (US)
  • Drama, Crime, Mystery
  • 1h 33m

The story of a counter-spy!

Overview

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.

Nunnally Johnson

Director, Screenplay

Jed Harris

Story

Tom Reed

Story

W.R. Burnett

Screenplay

Cast

Gregory Peck's headshot

Gregory Peck

Col. Steve Van Dyke
Broderick Crawford's headshot

Broderick Crawford

Charles Leatherby
Anita Björk's headshot

Anita Björk

"Hoffy" Hoffmeir
Rita Gam's headshot

Rita Gam

Ricky Cates
Walter Abel's headshot

Walter Abel

Maj. R.A. Foster
Buddy Ebsen's headshot

Buddy Ebsen

M/Sgt. Eddie McColloch
Max Showalter's headshot

Max Showalter

Frederick S. Hobart
Jill Esmond's headshot

Jill Esmond

Frau Schindler / Rachel Cameron

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