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Night People

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1954-03-11

Runtime: 93 mins

Director: Nunnally Johnson

Spoken language: Deutsch, English

Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Original title: Night People

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

Production Countries: United States of America

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