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Night Tide 1961 Directed by Curtis Harrington

Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 1 July 1961
84 mins
Cast
Dennis Hopper Johnny Drake
Gavin Muir Capt. Samuel Murdock
Luana Anders Ellen Sands
Marjorie Eaton Madame Romanovitch
Tom Dillon Merry-Go-Round Operator
H.E. West Lt. Henderson
Marjorie Cameron Water Witch
Chaino Head Bongo Player
Kirby Allan Bongo player
Barbette Man Talking at Bar
Danny Best Teen on Midway
James Boscon Teen on Midway Gawking at Mermaid
Richard Boscon Teen on Midway with Glasses
Paul Horn Jazz Flutist
Joyce King Woman at Jazz Club
Bruno VeSota Man on the stairs
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