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The Night Runner

The Night Runner

The Night Runner
1957 1h 19m5.2

The Night Runner

“Are mental patients turned loose too soon?”

DramaThriller
5.2

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A mental patient with a violent past is released from the institution, against the advice of his doctors, and sent back to his old neighborhood. Was he released too soon?

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DirectorAbner Biberman
ScreenplayGene Levitt
StatusReleased
ReleasedApril 2, 1957
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 19m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes9
GenresDrama, Thriller
StudioUniversal International Pictures

Photos16

Cast

Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Roy Turner

Colleen Miller

Colleen Miller

Susan Mayes

Merry Anders

Merry Anders

Amy Hansen

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Loren Mayes

Harry Jackson

Harry Jackson

Hank Hansen

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Ed Wallace

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Jean Inness

Miss Dodd

Eddy Waller

Eddy Waller

Vernon

John Stephenson

John Stephenson

Dr. Crawford

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Alexander Campbell

Dr. Royce

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Natalie Masters

Miss Lowell

Richard H. Cutting

Richard H. Cutting

Male interviewer (as Richard Cutting)

Steve Pendleton

Steve Pendleton

Captain Reynolds

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Jack Lomas

Real Estate man

George Barrows

George Barrows

Bus Driver (uncredited)

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Irwin Jay Berniker

Boy (uncredited)

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Marshall Bradford

Mailman (uncredited)

Diana Darrin

Diana Darrin

Waitress (uncredited)

Bill Erwin

Bill Erwin

McDermott--Fingerprint Man (uncredited)

Sam Flint

Sam Flint

Stanley--Elderly Man (uncredited)

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Ethyl May Halls

Elderly Woman (uncredited)

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Jane Howard

Typist (uncredited)

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Lola Kendrick

Secretary (uncredited)

John Pickard

John Pickard

Dr. Harold Fisher (uncredited)

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Alex Sharp

Deputy (uncredited)

Dale Van Sickel

Dale Van Sickel

Bus Driver (uncredited)

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Paul Weber

Dr. Emmett Rayburn (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Night Runner

Where can I watch The Night Runner?

The Night Runner (1957) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Night Runner about?

A mental patient with a violent past is released from the institution, against the advice of his doctors, and sent back to his old neighborhood. Was he released too soon?

Who directed The Night Runner?

The Night Runner (1957) was directed by Abner Biberman. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 19m, rated 5.2/10.

How long is The Night Runner?

The Night Runner runs 1h 19m (79 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.2/10 from 9 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.

Is The Night Runner worth watching?

The Night Runner is rated 5.2/10 by 9 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.