Alert Nights (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Alert Nights is a drama film directed by Léon Mathot, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène, a young waitress working in a bar frequented by German soldiers, saves the life of Pierre, a Resistance fighter. Her jealous lover has her arrested first and then released. Later on, Hélène is wounded while walking in the streets. Pierre has her transported to friends with the hope of taking her to London with him. Unfortunately, owing to lack of space in the plane, Pierre has to fly alone. Hélène has to wait several weeks before being able to board a new plane. When the day comes at last, the Germans are waiting for the plane on the clandestine airfield.
Who’s in it. Alert Nights stars Hélène Perdrière as Hélène Vigneau, Roger Pigaut as Gilbert Auliet, Pierre Dudan as Klauss and Philippe Hersent as Stefan Hess, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alert Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alert Nights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alert Nights (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alert Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Alert Nights?
- Alert Nights stars Hélène Perdrière, Roger Pigaut, Pierre Dudan, Philippe Hersent and Régine Montlaur.
- When was Alert Nights released?
- Alert Nights was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.