Night Journey (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1960, Night Journey is a drama and music film directed by Alexander Hammid, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Night Journey, the dance, had its premiere only two and a half years after Appalachian Spring, and it is a close cousin. It too has a stream-of-consciousness narration: Jocasta, as she is about to kill herself, remembering what has happened to her. It too contains soul-delving solos, broken up by ensemble dances. Here, however, the ensemble is a darker element. As the story was taken from Greek tragedy, so the corps is the equivalent of Greek tragedy’s chorus. They tell us how to feel: afraid mostly. In this piece Graham pushed her habitual economy to its limits.
Who’s in it. Night Journey stars Martha Graham as Queen Jocasta, Bertram Ross as King Oedipus, Paul Taylor as Tiresias and Helen McGehee as Chorus Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Night Journey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Journey (1960)?
- In US, Night Journey is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Journey worth watching?
- Night Journey holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Journey?
- Night Journey stars Martha Graham, Bertram Ross, Paul Taylor, Helen McGehee and Ethel Winter.
- When was Night Journey released?
- Night Journey was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.