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A Cry in the Night
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A Cry in the Night

1956-08-17 · 75 min · ★ 5.4

Thriller · Crime

A police captain's emotions get in the way when his daughter is kidnapped.

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Directors
Frank Tuttle
Production companies
Ladd Enterprises, Jaguar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienDan Taggart
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyEd Bates
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodElizabeth
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrHarold Loftus
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonOwen Clark
Irene HerveyIrene HerveyHelen Taggart
Carol VeazieCarol VeazieMabel Loftus
Mary LawrenceMary LawrenceMadge Taggart
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisGeorge Gerrity
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoTony Chavez
Peter HansenPeter HansenDr. Frazee
Tina CarverTina CarverMarie Holzapple
Herb VigranHerb VigranJensen
Alan LaddAlan LaddOpening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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