The Night of the Hunted(1959)
A young and hapless Antwerp thief, working for a gang led by leather-clad Philippe Clay, quarrels with his boss and kills him during a fight. Enlisting his sister's help, he tries to get rid of the body in the harbour, - attracting the attention of a night watchman who seeks to profit from the situation
Movie: The Night of the Hunted
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Taretta
Josette
Victor dit Vicky
Lino
Line dite Patte en l'air
La patronne du café
Michel - le fiancé
Rico
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A young and hapless Antwerp thief, working for a gang led by leather-clad Philippe Clay, quarrels with his boss and kills him during a fight. Enlisting his sister's help, he tries to get rid of the body in the harbour, - attracting the attention of a night watchman who seeks to profit from the situation
Release Date
1959-07-01
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Français
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