Night Ambush (1957) Original Folded Movie Poster 27x41

Night Ambush, originally titled Ill Met by Moonlight, is a 1957 British war film based on the true story of a World War II mission to kidnap German General Heinrich Kreipe from Nazi-occupied Crete. British officers Patrick Leigh Fermor and Stanley Moss, working with local partisans, carry out the daring abduction, leading the general across the island while avoiding German forces. Filmed on location with striking black-and-white cinematography, the movie blends suspenseful action with character-driven moments, highlighting courage, strategy, and the unlikely alliances forged during the mission.