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The Night Holds Terror
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The Night Holds Terror

1955-07-13 · 86 min · ★ 5.5

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A group of escaped convicts holds a household prisoner as the police close in.

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Directors
Andrew L. Stone
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack KellyJack KellyGene Courtier
Hildy ParksHildy ParksDoris Courtier
Vince EdwardsVince EdwardsVictor Gosset
John CassavetesJohn CassavetesRobert Batsford
David CrossDavid CrossLuther Logan
Eddie MarrEddie MarrCaptain Cole
Jack KruschenJack KruschenDetective Pope
Joyce McCluskeyPhyllis Harrison
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleBob Henderson
Barney PhillipsBarney PhillipsStranske
Roy NealTV News Broadcaster
Charles HerbertCharles HerbertSteven Courtier

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