What is The Night of the Hunted?
Topic: Film "The Night of the Hunted" (1959). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Jul 1, 1959
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
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Topic: Film "The Night of the Hunted" (1959).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY facts present in the provided text.
Title: The Night of the Hunted (also mentioned as La Nuit des Traques).
Year: 1959.
Release Date: 07/01/1959 (FR).
Genre: Drama (Source 1).
Runtime: 1h 24m (Source 1).
Director: Bernard-Roland (Source 3, 5).
Plot: A young and hapless Antwerp thief works for a gang led by leather-clad Philippe Clay. He quarrels with his boss and kills him during a fight. He enlists his sister's help to try to get rid of the body in the harbour. This attracts the attention of a night watchman who seeks to profit from the situation.
Tone/Style: Starts in juvenile delinquency territory before descending into noir territory (Source 5).
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
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- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Night of the Hunted is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1959.
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