Night Was Our Friend (1951): Cast & Plot
Night Was Our Friend is a 1951 romantic drama directed by Michael Anderson, starring Michael Gough as Martin, Elizabeth Sellars and Ronald Howard. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A.C.T. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night Was Our Friend About?
The premise of Night Was Our Friend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a plane crash leaves Martin stranded in the Brazilian jungle, everyone assumes he’s dead. While he battles the wilderness, his wife Sally finds solace in a romance with Dr. Harper, seeking comfort. Once rescued and brought back home, Martin confronts his trauma and contemplates suicide, forcing Sally to decide whether she will intervene.
Night Was Our Friend Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- jungle
- love
- man
- screenplay adapted by author
- psychological drama
- based on novel
Night Was Our Friend Cast & Characters
Michael Gough leads the cast as Martin, with Elizabeth Sellars as Sally and Ronald Howard as John Harper. Directed by Michael Anderson; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Anderson
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Michael Gough as Martin -
Elizabeth Sellars as Sally - Ronald Howard as John Harper
- Edward Lexy as Arthur Glanville
Also Starring in Night Was Our Friend
· 10 more- Marie Ney Emily Raynor
- John Salew Mr. Lloyd
- Cyril Smith Reporter
- Edie Martin Old Lady
- Linda Gray Spinster
- Nora Gordon Kate
- Cecil Bevan Clerk of the Court
- Felix Felton Foreman of the Jury
- Roger Maxwell Colonel
- Michael Pertwee Young Man
More from Michael Anderson
More films directed by Michael Anderson, best-rated first: Around the World in 80 Days, Operation Crossbow, Logan's Run and Orca.
Night Was Our Friend Plot Summary
What happens in Night Was Our Friend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young woman, Sally Raynor, is acquitted of the murder of her husband, whose death remains shrouded in suspicion. The film unfolds through a measured flashback that retraces the events leading up to that death. Sally’s aviator husband Martin has been missing for two years and is believed dead, during which time she has grown close to a local doctor, John Harper, whom she plans to marry. The tension between past and present drives a quiet, methodical drama as memories surface and loyalties waver.
Full summary
The whole story of Night Was Our Friend, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Night Was Our Friend?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sally's husband Martin's profession?
Cars in Night Was Our Friend
1 car on screen: the Humber unknown.
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Humber unknown Minor role
Night Was Our Friend Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La noche fue nuestra amiga” and “O dolofonos tis nyhtas”.
- Also known as
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- La noche fue nuestra amiga
- O dolofonos tis nyhtas
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Night Was Our Friend FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night Was Our Friend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night Was Our Friend?
Night Was Our Friend runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Night Was Our Friend released?
Night Was Our Friend was released on December 1, 1951.
Who directed Night Was Our Friend?
Night Was Our Friend was directed by Michael Anderson.
More films by Michael Anderson Who is in the cast of Night Was Our Friend?
Night Was Our Friend stars Michael Gough as Martin, Elizabeth Sellars as Sally and Ronald Howard as John Harper, among 14 credited actors.
Does Night Was Our Friend have a post-credit scene?
No. Night Was Our Friend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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