Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1948, Night Has a Thousand Eyes is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by John Farrow, running about 81 minutes. “Never Have the Stars Looked Down on an Adventure Like This!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When heiress Jean Courtland attempts suicide, her fiancée Elliott Carson probes her relationship with John Triton. In flashback, we see how stage mentalist Triton starts having terrifying flashes of true precognition. His partner, Whitney Courtland, uses Triton's talent to make money; but Triton's inability to prevent what he foresees, causes him to break up the act and become a hermit. Years later, Triton has new visions and desperately tries to prevent tragedies in the Courtland family. Can his warnings succeed against suspicion, unbelief, and inexorable fate?

Who’s in it. Night Has a Thousand Eyes stars Edward G. Robinson as John Triton / 'The Mental Wizard', Gail Russell as Jean Courtland, John Lund as Elliott Carson and Virginia Bruce as Jenny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Night Has a Thousand Eyes 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 Night Has a Thousand Eyes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Night Has a Thousand Eyes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.