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Dead of Night (1945)

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Dead of Night

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    This horror anthology has six stories, including one that links the other five together. They are:

    The linking narrative. Original story by E.F. Benson. Directed by Basil Dearden.

    "Hearse Driver." Original story by E.F. Benson. Directed by Basil Dearden.

    "Christmas Party." Original story by Angus MacPhail. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

    "The Haunted Mirror." Original story by John Baines. Directed by Robert Hamer.

    "Golfing Story." Original story by H.G. Wells. Directed by Charles Crichton.

    "The Ventriloquist's Dummy." Original story by John Baines. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

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  • How long is Dead of Night?
    1 hour and 43 minutes
  • When was Dead of Night released?
    June 28, 1946
  • What is the IMDb rating of Dead of Night?
    7.5 out of 10
  • Who stars in Dead of Night?
    Mervyn Johns, Michael Redgrave, and Roland Culver
  • Who wrote Dead of Night?
    H.G. Wells, E.F. Benson, Angus MacPhail, T.E.B. Clarke, and John Baines
  • Who directed Dead of Night?
    Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, Alberto Cavalcanti, and Robert Hamer
  • Who was the composer for Dead of Night?
    Georges Auric
  • Who was the producer of Dead of Night?
    Michael Balcon
  • Who was the cinematographer for Dead of Night?
    Douglas Slocombe and Stanley Pavey
  • Who was the editor of Dead of Night?
    Charles Hasse
  • Who are the characters in Dead of Night?
    Walter Craig, Eliot Foley, Mrs Foley, Larry Potter, and Maxwell Frere
  • What is the plot of Dead of Night?
    Guests at an English estate recall nightmares.
  • How much did Dead of Night earn at the worldwide box office?
    $35,300
  • What is Dead of Night rated?
    Approved
  • What genre is Dead of Night?
    Drama, Fantasy, Horror, and Mystery
  • How many awards has Dead of Night won?
    2 awards
  • How many awards has Dead of Night been nominated for?
    4 nominations

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