The Long Night (1947 film)

The Long Night is a 1947 film in which police surround the apartment of apparent murderer Joe Adams, who refuses to surrender although escape appears impossible. During the siege, Joe reflects on the circumstances that led him to this situation. It is a remake of the 1939 French film Le Jour Se Lève. Directed by Anatole Litvak. Written by Jacques Viot and John Wexley. The impassioned story of a love that promised the world -- and paid off in bullets!  (taglines) Maximilian Good heavens, do I have to apologize for superior imagination? You have sharp nails like a little animal. Maybe that's what I like about you. In a strange way I'm honest... even about my lies. You know, it's not too easy to kill a man. I ought to know. Other Charlene: Don't ask me how but the more you hear the less you know. Taglines The impassioned story of a love that promised the world—and paid off in bullets! COMING AT YOU ... in a blast of terrific drama! Share Every Minute of It! Barbara Bel Geddes IN HER SCREEN DEBUT Cast Henry Fonda — Joe Adams Barbara Bel Geddes — Jo Ann Vincent Price — Maximilian Ann Dvorak — Charlene Howard Freeman — Sheriff Ned Meade Moroni Olsen — Chief of Police Elisha Cook Jr. — Frank Dunlap Queenie Smith — Mrs. Tully David Clarke — Bill Pulanski Charles McGraw — Policeman Stevens Patty King — Peggy External links 0039581 The Long Night Category:1947 American films Category:Film noir Category:American remake films Category:Films directed by Anatole Litvak Category:1947 English-language films Category:American crime drama films Category:Films set in Ohio