The Night Affair (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, The Night Affair is a thriller, crime and romance film directed by Gilles Grangier, running about 93 minutes. “Paris Before Dawn - The end of an interlude of love, lust and murder...running its course while the city sleeps. As if terrified by the light of day...it waits, only to return under cover of ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vallois, a vice inspector for the Paris police, takes special interest in the plight of drug-addicted Lucky (Najda Tiller), whom he considers to be more victim than criminal. Taking it upon himself to wean Lucky away from narcotics, Vallois also wins her love -- and, incidentally, smashes the dope ring responsible for her addiction.
Who’s in it. The Night Affair stars Jean Gabin as Inspecteur Georges Vallois, Danielle Darrieux as Thérèse Marken, Nadja Tiller as Lucky Fridel and Paul Frankeur as Inspecteur Chaville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Night Affair 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 The Night Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Affair (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Affair worth watching?
- The Night Affair holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Affair?
- The Night Affair stars Jean Gabin, Danielle Darrieux, Nadja Tiller, Paul Frankeur and Hazel Scott.
- When was The Night Affair released?
- The Night Affair was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.