
Clash by Night
Seen it?1952 | 105 min | Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fritz Lang
- Barbara StanwyckMae Doyle D'Amato
- Paul DouglasJerry D'Amato
- Robert RyanEarl Pfeiffer
- Marilyn MonroePeggy
- J. Carrol NaishUncle Vince
- Keith AndesJoe Doyle
- Silvio MinciottiPapa D'Amato
- Tony MartinSinger of 'I Hear a Rhapsody' (voice) (uncredited)
- William BaileyWaiter (uncredited)
- Harry BaumRestaurant Patron (uncredited)