---
title: "It Happened All Night"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-happened-all-night-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 233899
imdb_id: "tt0053572"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# It Happened All Night (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-happened-all-night-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

It Happened All Night is a film first released in 1960. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Progéfi. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reluctant reunion leads to unexpected chemistry when an old school friend introduces his stunning wife."

### Why Watch
- Charming performances by classic French actors
- Witty humor about old friendships
- Elegant 1960s French comedy style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
- Limited plot complexity
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, lighthearted, romantic, french-60s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Henri Verneuil
- **Networks / Studios**: Progéfi

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pascale Petit** as *Christine Fiesco*
- **Roger Hanin** as *Michel Ferréol*
- **Pierre Mondy** as *Antoine Fiesco*
- **Robert Dalban** as *Lenormand*
- **Micheline Luccioni** as *La fille du bois de Boulogne*
- **Bernard Musson** as *le pharmacien*
- **Claude Piéplu** as *Vendeur de vêtements*
- **Gisèle Préville** as *Madame Lenormand*
- **Brigitte Bardot** as *Brigitte Bardot*
- **Jacques Charrier** as *serveur restaurant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed "It Happened All Night"?
It was directed by Henri Verneuil.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1960.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
Michel Ferréol reluctantly reunites with an old school friend, Antoine Fiesco, and changes his mind after meeting Antoine’s attractive wife, Christine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [It Happened All Night — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/233899)
- [It Happened All Night - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Happened_All_Night)
- [It Happened One Night (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/821755-it-happened-one-night/prehled/)
- [Stalo se jedné noci 80% [It Happened One Night] (1934…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/19572-stalo-se-jedne-noci)

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