The Long Night
COMING AT YOU ... in a blast of terrific drama!
NR 1947 · 101 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
City police surround a building, attempting to capture a suspected murderer. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
Directed by Anatole Litvak · Written by John Wexley
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Henry Fonda Joe Adams -
Barbara Bel Geddes Jo Ann -
Vincent Price Maximilian the Great -
Ann Dvorak Charlene -
Howard Freeman Sheriff Ned Meade -
Moroni Olsen Chief of Police Bob McManus -
Elisha Cook Jr. Frank Dunlap -
Queenie Smith Mrs. Tully -
David Clarke Bill Pulanski -
Charles McGraw Policeman Stevens -
Melinda Byron Peggy -
Davis Roberts Freddie
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