The Empire of Night (1962)
Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
Director: Pierre Grimblat
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 5, 1962
Cast
- Eddie Constantine - Eddie
- Elga Andersen - Widow
- Geneviève Grad - Girl
- Harold Nicholas - Sidekick
- Michel de Ré - Melchior
- Guy Bedos - Gaspard
- Roger Carel - J.J. Krosse
- Claude Cerval - Balthazar
- Jean Galland - Magician Stravunesku
- Pierre Doris - Leader of the cabaret gang
Screenplay
Production: Belmont Films, Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
crime spoof
More Films by Director: Pierre Grimblat
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Empire of Night about?
- Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
- Who directed The Empire of Night?
- The Empire of Night was directed by Pierre Grimblat.
- Who stars in The Empire of Night?
- The Empire of Night stars Eddie Constantine, Elga Andersen, Geneviève Grad, Harold Nicholas, Michel de Ré, Guy Bedos.
- How long is The Empire of Night?
- The Empire of Night has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Empire of Night?
- The Empire of Night is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Empire of Night produced?
- The Empire of Night was produced in France.