Hold Back the Night (1999)

A young woman joins a group of protesters trying to stop the construction of a highway through a forest with the purpose of having sex with their leader. But when morning comes and the authorities show up to disband the protesters, she hits a man with a log. This causes the two to have to go on the run. With the help of a sickly, but sympathetic woman, the two slip through police roadblocks. Traveling with her, they learn she is an ex-army lesbian who just wants to see a final sunrise at the Orkney Islands before her death.

Director: Phil Davis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter John Vettese
Cinematography: Cinders Forshaw
Editing: Adam Ross
Production: Parallax Pictures, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phil Davis
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hold Back the Night about?
A young woman joins a group of protesters trying to stop the construction of a highway through a forest with the purpose of having sex with their leader. But when morning comes and the authorities show up to disband the protesters, she hits a man with a log. This causes the two to have to go on the run. With the help of a sickly, but sympathetic woman, the two slip through police roadblocks. Traveling with her, they learn she is an ex-army lesbian who just wants to see a final sunrise at the Orkney Islands before her death.
Who directed Hold Back the Night?
Hold Back the Night was directed by Phil Davis.
Who stars in Hold Back the Night?
Hold Back the Night stars Christine Tremarco, Stuart Sinclair Blyth, Sheila Hancock, Richard Platt, Julie Ann Watson, Kenneth Colley.
How long is Hold Back the Night?
Hold Back the Night has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Hold Back the Night?
Hold Back the Night is a Drama film.
Where was Hold Back the Night produced?
Hold Back the Night was produced in United Kingdom.