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The Night of the Following Day (1969)

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A pair of desperate men plan to kidnap a wealthy heiress upon her arrival in France. Bud (Marlon Brando) and Leer (Richard Boone) grab the gorgeous girl (Pamela Franklin) at the airport in Paris. The limousine is driven down a deserted country road where the airplane's stewardess Vi (Rita Moreno) is in on the plan and helps the criminals switch cars. The quartet heads to a remote beach house where the girl's father is contacted with instructions for the payoff. When the girl tries to escape, Bud

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Hubert Cornfield

In Theaters: Dec 26, 1968 Wide

On DVD: May 11, 2004

Cast

Marlon Brando
Chauffeur
Richard Boone
Leer
Rita Moreno
Vi
Pamela Franklin
Girl
Jess Hahn
Friendly
Gerard Buhr
Cop/Fisherman
Jacques Marin
Bartender
Hugues Wanner
Father
Al Lettieri
Pilot

Critic Reviews for The Night of the Following Day

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It's a terrific role, a sympathetic baddie who has certain standards

December 20, 2008 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

An often fascinating film -- not good exactly, but never lacking in strange interest -- that features one of Brando's least 'methody' performances.

April 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Marlon Brando gives a pleasingly subdued performance that is devoid of his usual Method acting mannerisms.

July 26, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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When it comes to certain actors, I admit that I have a soft spot. Marlon Brando is one of those actors. I wouldn't say this is a terrible movie by any means, but it's a strange misfire that is as incoherent at times as it is compelling. The directorial vision and the aims of the screenplay are blurry, but it ends up

March 23, 2009

Mike T.

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The Night of the Following Day is a real gem! Brando ,as always, kicks major ass playing a bad guy who's the better of the bad men. Richard Boone plays a very sleazy role. This film has a weird-sleazy kinda vibe throughout. Maybe its the subject matter. Pamela Franklin plays inoccent well. And Rita Moreno plays "junked

March 24, 2007