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  • The Long Night (1947)
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    101 min | Drama, Film-Noir
The Long Night (1947)
Passed
101 min | Drama, Film-Noir

Police surround the apartment of apparent murderer Joe Adams, who refuses to surrender although escape appears impossible. During the siege, Joe reflects on the circumstances that led him to this situation.
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Director
Writers
John Wexley (screen play by) | Jacques Viot (based on a story by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Production Designer
Eugène Lourié (as Eugene Lourie)
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Release date
May 28, 1947 (United States)

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Cast

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47 cast members
Name Known for
Vincent Price
Maximilian Maximilian   See fewer
Ann Dvorak
Charlene Charlene   See fewer
Howard Freeman
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
Moroni Olsen
Chief of Police Chief of Police   See fewer
Queenie Smith
Janitor's Wife Janitor's Wife   See fewer
Charles McGraw
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Melinda Byron
Peggy (as Patty King) Peggy (as Patty King)   See fewer
Davis Roberts
Freddie (as Robert A. Davis) Freddie (as Robert A. Davis)   See fewer
Fred Aldrich
Ticket Taker (uncredited) Ticket Taker (uncredited)   See fewer
Murray Alper
Mac - Bartender (uncredited) Mac - Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobby Barber
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Vangie Beilby
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Brooks Benedict
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Gladys Blake
Millie - Saloon Waitress (uncredited) Millie - Saloon Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
Willie Bloom
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Tex Brodus
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Albert Cavens
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bud Cokes
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellen Corby
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Dime
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Edmunds
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Ferguson
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Flaherty
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Byron Foulger
Man with Bike (uncredited) Man with Bike (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Gordon
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gordon
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Gordon
Old Lady in Crowd (uncredited) Old Lady in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Lomas
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ida Moore
Lady with Birdcage (uncredited) Lady with Birdcage (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Morton
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Overman
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Garry Owen
Library Lecturer (uncredited) Library Lecturer (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Reeves
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rich
First Cop at Murder Scene (uncredited) First Cop at Murder Scene (uncredited)   See fewer
Shirley Jean Rickert
Girl in the Theater (uncredited) Girl in the Theater (uncredited)   See fewer
Suzanne Ridgway
Hat Check Girl (uncredited) Hat Check Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Robinson
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Teal
Mr. Hudson (uncredited) Mr. Hudson (uncredited)   See fewer
Eleanore Vogel
Tenant (uncredited) Tenant (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Wagner
Observer in Crowd (uncredited) Observer in Crowd (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Wessel
State Policeman (uncredited) State Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Will Wright
Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited) Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)   See fewer
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