A small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter.A small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter.A small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter.
- Nikolas of Athens
- (as Ken. Richmond)
- Diner
- (uncredited)
- Young Policeman
- (uncredited)
- Policeman
- (uncredited)
- Bert
- (uncredited)
- Thug
- (uncredited)
- Nightclub Hostess
- (uncredited)
- Hoskins
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDirector Jules Dassin made the film while in the process of being blacklisted. Fox studio chief Darryl F. Zanuck told him it could possibly be the last film he'd ever direct, so he should shoot the most expensive scenes first so the studio wouldn't be able to blacklist him until it was completed.
- GoofsAs Harry is being chased through the streets of London at night, he runs down a set of stairs, then turns and runs down a lit street. In the foreground, the cameraman and director's shadows are clearly outlined against the street.
- Quotes
Adam Dunne: Harry is an artist without an art.
Mary Bristol: What does that mean?
Adam Dunne: Well, that is something that could make a man very unhappy, Mary, groping for the right level, the means with which to express himself.
Mary Bristol: Yes, he is that. Is not he? I like that, Adam. It is a very nice thought.
Adam Dunne: Yes, but it can be dangerous.
- Alternate versionsThere are two versions of this film: the British release and the International/American release. Some examples are: a differing voice-over speech; some changed dialogue; the opening scene where Harry returns home after 3 days away is a different take and the nightclub scenes are longer in the British version. The scores of the two films are also entirely different and alternate shots are used at the ending in the British version.
- ConnectionsEdited into American Cinema: Film Noir (1995)
- SoundtracksHere's to Champagne
(uncredited)
Written by Noel Gay
Performed by Gene Tierney (voice dubbed by Maudie Edwards)
"Night and the City" is a great film-noir, with many twists and another excellent performance of Richard Widmark. The story shows the underworld of London, with low-lives, hustlers, beggars, gamblers and other amoral characters through a magnificent black and white cinematography. The direction of Jules Dassin is sharp and the screenplay perfectly develops the characters and the story in an excellent pace. The Brazilian distributor Oregon Filmes / Fox has one of the best collections of movies labeled "Tesouros da Sétima Arte" ("Treasures of the Seventh Art"). Unfortunately, most of their DVDs shamefully have problems while playing the film, maybe because of the lack of quality of the laboratory they use. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "Sombras do Mal" ("Shadows of Evil")
Note: On 10 October 2016, I saw this film again.
- claudio_carvalho
- Dec 31, 2007
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Noć i grad
- Filming locations
- Hammersmith Bridge, Hammersmith, London, England, UK(Harry runs across this bridge after leaving Figler's hideout, running to Anna O'Leary's boat shop)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $43,024
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1