Night Falls (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Night Falls is a drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The arrogant Arizmendi, pelota champion, lives intoxicated by his success and disdain for women who love him. Arizmendi commits blackmail to lose a game. Convinced to get away with it, Arizmendi does not meet the covenant and must face the villainous revenge Marcial Gomez.
Who’s in it. Night Falls stars Pedro Armendáriz as Marcos Arizmendi, Anita Blanch as Sara, Rebeca Iturbide as Rebeca and José María Linares Rivas as Marcial, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Night Falls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Falls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Falls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Falls (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Falls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Falls worth watching?
- Night Falls holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Falls?
- Night Falls stars Pedro Armendáriz, Anita Blanch, Rebeca Iturbide, José María Linares Rivas and Eva Martino.
- When was Night Falls released?
- Night Falls was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.