Nightfall
Watch TrailerArtist James Vanning returns from a fishing trip only to stumble upon a violent armored car robbery in the mountains. When a guard is killed, all evidence points to Vanning as the culprit. Forced to flee both the police and the real criminals—a pair of ruthless thieves—he must piece together the fragmented events to clear his name. His sole ally is a fashion model named Marie, who holds the key to his alibi, but she becomes a target herself. A tense cat-and-mouse game unfolds, racing from the stark, snowy wilderness to the glittering, deceptive nightscapes of Los Angeles.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Jacques Tourneur |
| Runtime | 79 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (99 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Nightfall is a tightly wound noir that thrives on paranoia and the devastating power of coincidence. Director Jacques Tourneur expertly contrasts the harsh, indifferent wilderness with the city's glittering, treacherous facade, crafting a perfect landscape for desperation.
What lingers after the final frame is the chilling ease with which an ordinary life can unravel. The film's real tension lies not in the chase, but in the terrifying fragility of innocence in a world ruled by chance and malice. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jacques Tourneur
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Claustrophobic pursuit, the stark white silence of snow against deceptive city neon.
🎭 Cast
Aldo Ray
James Vanning / Art Rayburn
Anne Bancroft
Marie Gardner
Brian Keith
John
James Gregory
Ben Fraser
Jocelyn Brando
Laura Fraser
Frank Albertson
Dr. Edward Gurston
Rudy Bond
Red
Bess Flowers
Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
Gene Roth
Bartender (uncredited)
Arline Anderson
Hostess (uncredited)
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