Night Moves (1975 film)

Night Moves is a 1975 American neo-noir thriller film directed by Arthur Penn from a screenplay by Alan Sharp. It stars Gene Hackman as an ex-professional football player turned Los Angeles private investigator, who uncovers a series of sinister events while searching for the missing teenaged daughter of a former movie actress. The cast also features Susan Clark, Edward Binns, Jennifer Warren, James Woods, and Melanie Griffith in her film debut. The film was released by Warner Bros. on June 11, 1975. It received positive reviews from critics, but a lukewarm commercial reception. Hackman was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance. Although Night Moves was not considered particularly successful at the time of its release, it has attracted viewers and significant critical attention following its home media releases. The film has been called "a seminal modern noir work from the 1970s."