The Big Night (1959)
The moral bankruptcy of desperate youth brought stunningly, shockingly to the screen...
The exploits of three young Roman criminals are chronicled in this socially conscious drama. The young men commit petty crimes all day, beginning with arms theft, leading to an encounter with three streetwalkers. After their pleasure, the boys try to cheat the hookers, but the ladies are smarter than that and have stolen their cash ahead of time. It's back to the city for the boys, where they continue their destructive games...
Director: Mauro Bolognini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 12, 1959
Cast
- Laurent Terzieff - Ruggeretto
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Scintillone
- Franco Interlenghi - Bellabella
- Rosanna Schiaffino - Rossana
- Elsa Martinelli - Anna
- Anna Maria Ferrero - Nicoletta
- Tomas Milian - Achille
- Antonella Lualdi - Supplizia
- Franco Balducci - Eliseo
- Mario Meniconi - Mosciarella
Screenplay
- Pier Paolo Pasolini (Screenplay)
- Pier Paolo Pasolini (Novel)
- Jacques-Laurent Bost (Screenplay)
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Franco London Films, Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
prostitute, rome, italy, funeral, fight, rifle, small time crook, night out, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Night about?
- The exploits of three young Roman criminals are chronicled in this socially conscious drama. The young men commit petty crimes all day, beginning with arms theft, leading to an encounter with three streetwalkers. After their pleasure, the boys try to cheat the hookers, but the ladies are smarter than that and have stolen their cash ahead of time. It's back to the city for the boys, where they continue their destructive games...
- Who directed The Big Night?
- The Big Night was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
- Who stars in The Big Night?
- The Big Night stars Laurent Terzieff, Jean-Claude Brialy, Franco Interlenghi, Rosanna Schiaffino, Elsa Martinelli, Anna Maria Ferrero.
- How long is The Big Night?
- The Big Night has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Night?
- The Big Night is a Drama film.
- Where was The Big Night produced?
- The Big Night was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Big Night?
- The themes of The Big Night include: Reflections on Life and Death, Boxing and Fighting Stories.