Night People (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1954, Night People is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Nunnally Johnson, running about 93 minutes. “The story of a counter-spy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
Who’s in it. Night People stars Gregory Peck as Col. Steve Van Dyke, Broderick Crawford as Charles Leatherby, Anita Björk as "Hoffy" Hoffmeir and Rita Gam as Ricky Cates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Night People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night People (1954)?
- In US, Night People is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night People worth watching?
- Night People holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night People?
- Night People stars Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Björk, Rita Gam and Walter Abel.
- When was Night People released?
- Night People was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.