

The Long Night
1947-05-28 · 101 min · ★ 5.8
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
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- Directors
- Anatole Litvak
- Production companies
- Select Productions (III), RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
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
Melinda ByronPeggy
Davis RobertsFreddie
Murray AlperMac - Bartender (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyObserver in Crowd (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerMan with Bike (uncredited)
Mary GordonOld Woman in Crowd (uncredited)
Ray TealMr. Hudson (uncredited)
Will WrightMr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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