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Yield to the Night

1956·Movie·NR·99 min·6.9(41)

The Man-By-Man Story of a Lost Soul!

Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.

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About Yield to the Night

Yield to the Night is a 1956 English-language drama and crime film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Diana Dors, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig. It has a runtime of 1h 39m.

Yield to the Night was produced by Kenneth Harper Production and Associated British Picture Corporation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 19, 1956, and carries a NR certification.

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Writers
John Cresswell, Joan Henry
Release date
June 19, 1956
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Kenneth Harper Production, Associated British Picture Corporation
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Yield to the Night cast & crew

Yield to the Night was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by John Cresswell and Joan Henry.

The cast features Diana Dors as Mary Price Hilton, Yvonne Mitchell as Matron Hilda MacFarlane, Michael Craig as Jim Lancaster, Marie Ney as Prison Governess, Geoffrey Keen as Prison Chaplain, and Liam Redmond as Prison Doctor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ray Martin, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor, and it was produced by Kenneth Harper.

Is Yield to the Night worth watching?

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Yield to the Night is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Yield to the Night

Diana Dors

Diana Dors

Mary Price Hilton

Yvonne Mitchell

Yvonne Mitchell

Matron Hilda MacFarlane

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Jim Lancaster

Marie Ney

Marie Ney

Prison Governess

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Prison Chaplain

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Prison Doctor

Olga Lindo

Olga Lindo

Senior Matron Hill

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Matron Barker

Marjorie Rhodes

Marjorie Rhodes

Matron Brandon

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Molly Urquhart

Mason

Mary Mackenzie

Mary Mackenzie

Matron

Harry Locke

Harry Locke

Fred

Yield to the Night — FAQs

Where can I watch Yield to the Night in United States?

Yield to the Night is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is Yield to the Night in?

Yield to the Night is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Yield to the Night?

Yield to the Night runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is Yield to the Night rated?

Yield to the Night is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 41 ratings.

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