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Nightmare (1956)

APPROVED 89 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir | Romance  -   20 August 1956 (Sweden)
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A musician was hypnotised in order to commit a crime. When he wakes up he tries to find the truth with the help of his brother-in-law who is a police officer.

Director:

Maxwell Shane

Writers:

Cornell Woolrich (novel), Maxwell Shane (written for the screen by)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Edward G. Robinson ...
Rene Bressard
Kevin McCarthy ...
Stan Grayson
Connie Russell ...
Gina - Stan's Girl
Virginia Christine Virginia Christine ...
Mrs. Sue Bressard
Rhys Williams ...
Deputy Torrence
Gage Clarke Gage Clarke ...
Belknap / Harry Britten
Marian Carr Marian Carr ...
Madge Novick
Barry Atwater Barry Atwater ...
Capt. Warner
Meade 'Lux' Lewis Meade 'Lux' Lewis ...
Meade
Billy May and His Orchestra Billy May and His Orchestra ...
Themselves (as Billy May and his Orchestra)
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Storyline

A musician was hypnotised in order to commit a crime. When he wakes up he tries to find the truth with the help of his brother-in-law who is a police officer. Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

Jazz Band | Amnesia | Murder | Stabbing | Male Female Relationship  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Im Dunkel der Nacht See more »

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Spain:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Connections

Edited into Out of this World Super Shock Show (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Last I Ever Saw Of My Man"
Lyrics by Doris Houck
Music by Herschel Burke Gilbert
Performed by Connie Russell / Billy May Orchestra See more »