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A Cry in the Night (1956)

TV_14 75 min  -  Film-Noir | Crime | Drama  -   17 August 1956 (USA)
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A deranged man kidnaps the nubile daughter of a police captain.

Director:

Frank Tuttle

Writers:

David Dortort (screenplay), Whit Masterson (novel)

Stars:

Edmond O'Brien, Brian Donlevy and Natalie Wood
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Edmond O'Brien ...
Captain Dan Taggart
Brian Donlevy ...
Captain Ed Bates
Natalie Wood ...
Elizabeth
Raymond Burr ...
Richard Anderson ...
Irene Hervey Irene Hervey ...
Carol Veazie Carol Veazie ...
Mrs. Mabel Loftus
Mary Lawrence Mary Lawrence ...
Anthony Caruso ...
George J. Lewis George J. Lewis ...
Peter Hansen ...
Tina Carver Tina Carver ...
Mrs. Marie Holzapple
Herb Vigran Herb Vigran ...
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Storyline

Owen Marks, parked at Lovers' Loop with girlfriend Liz Taggart, surprises a peeping Tom, who knocks him out and kidnaps Liz. The police leap into action when they learn the victim is a cop's daughter. Kidnapper Harold Loftus, the unhinged product of a smothering mother, makes ineffectual advances toward Liz, who staves him off as the police close in, hindered as much as helped by her overprotective father Capt. Dan Taggart. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Daughter | Kidnapping | Beautiful Woman | Based On Novel

Taglines:

THE TEEN-AGE DATE IN LOVERS' LANE THEY'LL NEVER LET HER FORGET! (original print ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Film-Noir | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Et råb i natten See more »

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ladd Enterprises, Jaguar Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: When Edmond O'Brien is getting ready to watch a movie on TV, he pours himself a glass of beer which is almost entirely foam. When he stands up to turn off the TV, the glass is suddenly full of beer. See more »