Night Tide(1961)
“Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!”
Overview
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.
Director
Curtis Harrington
Studio
Phoenix Films
Cast
Dennis Hopper
as Johnny Drake
Linda Lawson
as Mora
Gavin Muir
as Capt. Samuel Murdock
Luana Anders
as Ellen Sands
Marjorie Eaton
as Madame Romanovitch
Tom Dillon
as Merry-Go-Round Operator
H.E. West
as Lt. Henderson
Marjorie Cameron
as Water Witch
Chaino
as Head Bongo Player
Kirby Allan
as Bongo player
Barbette
as Man Talking at Bar
Danny Best
as Teen on Midway
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Phoenix Films • The Filmgroup • American International Pictures
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Where can I watch Night Tide?▼
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What is Night Tide about?▼
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.
Who directed Night Tide?▼
Night Tide was directed by Curtis Harrington and released in 1961. It is a thriller, mystery, romance, horror film.
How long is Night Tide?▼
Night Tide has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in Night Tide?▼
The cast of Night Tide includes Dennis Hopper as Johnny Drake, Linda Lawson as Mora, Gavin Muir as Capt. Samuel Murdock, Luana Anders as Ellen Sands, Marjorie Eaton as Madame Romanovitch and more.
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