Night Tide | |
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Directed by | Curtis Harrington |
Written by | Curtis Harrington |
Produced by | Aram Katarian |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Vilis Lapenieks |
Edited by | Jodie Copelan |
Music by | David Raksin |
Production companies | Phoenix Films Virgo Productions |
Distributed by | The Filmgroup American International Pictures |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $75,000[1] |
Night Tide is a 1961 American independent[2][3] fantasy film sometimes considered to be a horror film,[4][5] written and directed by Curtis Harrington and featuring Dennis Hopper in his first starring role.[6] It was filmed in 1960, premiered in 1961, but was held up from general release until 1963. The film's title was inspired by some lines from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee".[7] The film was released by American International Pictures as a double feature with The Raven.[8]