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Somewhere in the Night
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Somewhere in the Night

1946-06-12 · 110 min · ★ 6.7

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

George Taylor returns from WWII with amnesia. Back home in Los Angeles, while trying to track down his old identity, he stumbles onto a three year old murder case and a hunt for a missing $2 million.

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Directors
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

John HodiakJohn HodiakGeorge W. Taylor
Nancy GuildNancy GuildChristy Smith
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanPolice Lt. Donald Kendall
Richard ConteRichard ConteMel Phillips
Josephine HutchinsonJosephine HutchinsonElizabeth Conroy
Fritz KortnerFritz KortnerAnzelmo aka Dr. Oracle
Margo WoodeMargo WoodePhyllis
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardSam
Lou NovaHubert
Whit BissellWhit BissellJohn (uncredited)
John RussellJohn RussellMarine Captain (uncredited)
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtNavy Doctor
John KelloggJohn KelloggHospital Medical Attendant
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictMarine Desk Sergeant
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeHerman
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyBank Teller
Sam FlintSam FlintBank Guard
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayBank Executive
Harry MorganHarry MorganBath Attendant
Charles ArntCharles ArntLittle Man with Glasses (uncredited)

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