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Night Without Sleep
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Night Without Sleep

1952-09-26 · 77 min · ★ 5.8

Mystery · Thriller · Drama

Upon awaking in the morning, a man finds his thoughts clouded by the possibility that he committed a murder.

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Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gary MerrillGary MerrillRichard Morton
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellJulie Bannon
Hildegard KnefHildegard KnefLisa Muller
Joyce MackenzieJoyce MackenzieLaura Harkness
June VincentJune VincentEmily Morton
Donald RandolphDonald RandolphDr. Clarke
Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontJohn Harkness
Mae MarshMae MarshMaid (Uncredited)
Jack BoyleDance Director (Uncredited)
Benny CarterBenny CarterBenny (Uncredited)
Michael FerrisShip Steward (Uncredited)
Steven GeraySteven GerayGeorge (Uncredited)
Sam PierceSam (Uncredited)
Harry SeymourNed (Uncredited)
Charles TannenCharles TannenSteve Brooks (Uncredited)
Bill WalkerBill WalkerHenry (Uncredited)
William ForrestWilliam ForrestMr. Carter (Uncredited)
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerMrs. Carter (Uncredited)
Dick GordonMan at Rehearsal (Uncredited)
Sayre DearingSayre DearingMan at Rehearsal (Uncredited)

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