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title: "The Night of the Hunted"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-night-of-the-hunted-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 360650
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Night of the Hunted (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-night-of-the-hunted-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Night of the Hunted" (1959).
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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Night of the Hunted?
Streaming availability for The Night of the Hunted varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Night of the Hunted worth watching?
The Night of the Hunted holds a community rating of 5.3/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Night of the Hunted and when was it released?
The Night of the Hunted is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1959.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Night of the Hunted — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360650)
- [The Night of the Hunted (1959) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360650-la-nuit-des-traques/cast)
- [The Night of the Hunted (1959) - Bernard-Roland | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-night-of-the-hunted-am414884/cast-crew)
- [The Night of the Hunted (1959) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/la-nuit-des-traques/credits)
- [‎The Night of the Hunted (1959) directed by Bernard-Roland ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-night-of-the-hunted/cast/)
- [Night of the Hunted - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Night_of_the_Hunted&redirect=no)

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