Night Crossing (1982): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Night Crossing is a 1982 action drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring John Hurt as Peter Strelzyk, Beau Bridges and Glynnis O'Connor. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night Crossing About?
The premise of Night Crossing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.
Night Crossing Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- germany
- communist
- east germany
- escape
- hot air balloon
- west germany
- secret police
- crossing the border
- repression
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- iron curtain
+10 more Show fewer
- husband wife relationship
- grandmother grandson relationship
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- construction worker
- construction site
- communism
- 1970s
- cold war
- based on true story
Night Crossing Cast & Characters
John Hurt leads the cast as Peter Strelzyk, with Beau Bridges as Guenter Wetzel and Glynnis O'Connor as Petra Wetzel. Directed by Delbert Mann; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Delbert Mann
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John Hurt as Peter Strelzyk -
Beau Bridges as Guenter Wetzel -
Glynnis O'Connor as Petra Wetzel - Günter Meisner as Major Koerner
Also Starring in Night Crossing
· 8 more- Jane Alexander Doris Strelzyk
- Sky du Mont Ziegler
- Ian Bannen
- Kay Walsh
- Klaus Löwitsch Schmolk
- Jan Niklas
- Doug McKeon
- Carola Höhn
More from Delbert Mann
More films directed by Delbert Mann, best-rated first: Marty, Separate Tables, Lover Come Back and Kidnapped.
Night Crossing Plot Summary
What happens in Night Crossing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Strelzyk lives with his family in a tense East German town, where the border zone and constant surveillance color daily life. The film opens with stock footage of the era, including iconic moments from Berlin’s border, underscoring a world where escape feels almost impossible and every plan could draw attention from the authorities.
Full summary
The whole story of Night Crossing, scene by scene
Night Crossing Box Office
Night Crossing grossed $8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8M
- US & Canada
- $8M
How Well Do You Know Night Crossing?
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 method do Peter Strelzyk and Günter Wetzel use to attempt their escape from East Germany?
Cars in Night Crossing
16 cars on screen, including the 1974 Moskvitch 412 IE and the 1959 Wartburg Limousine.
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1974 Moskvitch 412 IE Main role -
1959 Wartburg Limousine Main role -
GAZ 69 AM Important role -
1960 Kreidler Florett Important role
Night Crossing Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Mit dem Wind nach Westen” and “La nuit de l'évasion”.
- Also known as
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- Mit dem Wind nach Westen
- La nuit de l'évasion
- Fuga nella notte
- Fuga de noche
- Нощно пресичане
- Dramática Travessia
- Fuga nocturna
- חצייה לילית
- Vi skal over i nat
- Noční přechod
- 午夜大逃亡
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Night Crossing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Night Crossing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night Crossing?
Night Crossing runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Night Crossing released?
Night Crossing was released on February 5, 1982.
Who directed Night Crossing?
Night Crossing was directed by Delbert Mann.
More films by Delbert Mann Who is in the cast of Night Crossing?
Night Crossing stars John Hurt as Peter Strelzyk, Beau Bridges as Guenter Wetzel and Glynnis O'Connor as Petra Wetzel, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Night Crossing make at the box office?
Night Crossing grossed $8 million worldwide.
Does Night Crossing have a post-credit scene?
No. Night Crossing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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