Yield to the Night
Seen it?1956 | 99 min | Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
- Diana DorsMary Price Hilton
- Yvonne MitchellMatron Hilda MacFarlane
- Michael CraigJim Lancaster
- Marie NeyPrison Governess
- Geoffrey KeenPrison Chaplain
- Liam RedmondPrison Doctor
- Olga LindoSenior Matron Hill
- Joan MillerMatron Barker
- Marjorie RhodesMatron Brandon
- Molly UrquhartMason