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Yield to the Night
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Yield to the Night

1956-06-19 · 99 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Crime

Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.

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Directors
J. Lee Thompson
Production companies
Kenneth Harper Production, Associated British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Diana DorsDiana DorsMary Price Hilton
Yvonne MitchellYvonne MitchellMatron Hilda MacFarlane
Michael CraigMichael CraigJim Lancaster
Marie NeyMarie NeyPrison Governess
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenPrison Chaplain
Liam RedmondLiam RedmondPrison Doctor
Olga LindoOlga LindoSenior Matron Hill
Joan MillerJoan MillerMatron Barker
Marjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesMatron Brandon
Molly UrquhartMason
Mary MackenzieMary MackenzieMatron
Harry LockeHarry LockeFred
Michael RipperMichael RipperRoy
Joyce BlairDoris
Charles ClayBob
Athene SeylerAthene SeylerMiss Bligh
Peggy LiveseyNursing Sister
Mona WashbourneMona WashbourneMrs. Thomas, landlady
Alec FinterMr. Thomas, landlord
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneRichardson

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