The Long Night
Seen it?1947 | 101 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved The Naked City, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
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 impactSolid
About 29K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anatole Litvak
- Henry FondaJoe Adams
- Barbara Bel GeddesJo Ann
- Vincent PriceMaximilian the Great
- Ann DvorakCharlene
- Howard FreemanSheriff Ned Meade
- Moroni OlsenChief of Police Bob McManus
- Elisha Cook Jr.Frank Dunlap
- Queenie SmithMrs. Tully
- David ClarkeBill Pulanski
- Charles McGrawPoliceman Stevens