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The Night of the Following Day

The Night of the Following Day

The Higher the Stakes, The Greater the Terror.

19696.01h 33mR

Overview

A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her prisoner in an isolated beach house, the gang's scheme runs perfectly until their personal demons surface and lead to a series of betrayals.

Directed by Hubert Cornfield
Written by Hubert Cornfield, Lionel White, Robert Phippeny
Produced by Hubert Cornfield
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Top Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Chauffeur

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Leer

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Blonde

Pamela Franklin

Pamela Franklin

Girl

Jess Hahn

Jess Hahn

Friendly

Gérard Buhr

Gérard Buhr

Fisherman-Cop

Jacques Marin

Jacques Marin

Bartender

H

Hugues Wanner

Father

Al Lettieri

Al Lettieri

Pilot

Lucien Desagneaux

Lucien Desagneaux

Luggage Handler at the Airport (uncredited)

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Themes & Keywords

kidnapping

About The Night of the Following Day

The Night of the Following Day is a thriller, crime film released in 1969 exploring themes of kidnapping. Directed by Hubert Cornfield, it stars Marlon Brando, Richard Boone, Rita Moreno. A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her prisoner in an isolated beach house, the gang's scheme runs perfectly until their personal demons surface and lead to a series of betrayals.

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