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Rating: 6 stars

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toniap Cold War berlin kidnapping negotiations double cross double agent Russia kino lorber

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Night People (1954)

Directed by Nunnally Johnson

Thriller | Mystery

Overview

A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier’s return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.

Rated NR | Length 93 minutes

Actors

Gregory Peck | Broderick Crawford | Anita Björk | Rita Gam | Walter Abel | Buddy Ebsen | Max Showalter | Jill Esmond | Peter van Eyck | Marianne Koch | Ted Avery | Hugh McDermott | John Horsley | Rodolfo Acosta

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Lots of crossing and double crossing in this, which holds up pretty well until the end, which is a little off. Gregory Peck turns in a good performance but Buddy Ebsen as his underling does a great job with some light, fun humor at just the right moments. He was the highlight.

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