The Big Night(1951)
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The Big Night Synopsis
A young man zigzags through the sordid vortex of downtown Los Angeles while seeking vengeance on the man that beat his father.
The Big Night (1951) is a drama and thriller film directed by Joseph Losey, released on December 7, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars John Drew Barrymore, Preston Foster, Joan Lorring and Howard St. John. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Writers:
- Ring Lardner Jr., Stanley Ellin, Stanley Ellin
- Producers:
- Philip A. Waxman
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Composer:
- Lyn Murray
- Production:
- Philip A. Waxman Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Big Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Drew Barrymore
as George La Main (as John Barrymore Jr.)
Preston Foster
as Andy La Main
Joan Lorring
as Marion Rostina
Howard St. John
as Al Judge
Dorothy Comingore
as Julie Rostina
Philip Bourneuf
as Dr. James Cooper
Howland Chamberlain
as Flanagan
Myron Healey
as Kennealy
Emile Meyer
as Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)
- Mauri Lynn
Mauri Lynn
as Singer, Terry Angeleus
Robert Aldrich
as Ringsider at Fight
- Edna Smith
Edna Smith
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Losey, written by Ring Lardner Jr., Stanley Ellin and Stanley Ellin, produced by Philip A. Waxman.
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The Big Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Big Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Night online?
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The Big Night (1951) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Night?
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The main cast of The Big Night (1951) includes John Drew Barrymore, Preston Foster, Joan Lorring, Howard St. John and Dorothy Comingore. The film was directed by Joseph Losey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Night released?
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The Big Night was released on December 7, 1951 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Big Night worth watching?
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The Big Night (1951) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.