---
title: "Night Crossing"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-crossing-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58995
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Night Crossing (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-crossing-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night Crossing is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Action. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two families plan a daring escape from Communist East Germany."

### Why Watch
- based on a true story
- features a dramatic escape plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with a grim political setting
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with the serious political themes of a communist regime and border crossing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, dramatic, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/night-crossing-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Delbert Mann
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Hurt** as *Peter Strelzyk*
- **Jane Alexander** as *Doris Strelzyk*
- **Beau Bridges** as *Guenter Wetzel*
- **Glynnis O'Connor** as *Petra Wetzel*
- **Klaus Löwitsch** as *Schmolk*
- **Sky du Mont** as *Ziegler*
- **Günter Meisner** as *Major Koerner*
- **Doug McKeon**
- **Kay Walsh**
- **Ian Bannen**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1982.

### Q: What is the film about?
Two men want to escape from Communist East Germany with their families.

### Q: Is the film based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on a true story.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film includes adventure, drama, and action elements.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Delbert Mann.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night Crossing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58995)
- [Noční přechod / Night Crossing (1981)](https://www.sms.cz/film/nocni-prechod)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*