Nightfall (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Nightfall is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 78 minutes. “THE BLACK BAG... with $350,000 in loot! THE BLACK DRESS... with a beautiful pick-up girl inside! THE BLACK NIGHT... made for lovers... and killers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit.
Who’s in it. Nightfall stars Aldo Ray as James Vanning / Art Rayburn, Brian Keith as John, Anne Bancroft as Marie Gardner and Jocelyn Brando as Laura Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Nightfall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightfall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightfall (1956)?
- In CA, Nightfall is available to stream on Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightfall worth watching?
- Nightfall holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightfall?
- Nightfall stars Aldo Ray, Brian Keith, Anne Bancroft, Jocelyn Brando and James Gregory.
- When was Nightfall released?
- Nightfall was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.