Before Night Falls(2000)
Before Night Falls Synopsis
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Before Night Falls (2000) is a drama film directed by Julian Schnabel, released on September 3, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp and Andrea Di Stefano. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 316 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Schnabel
- Writers:
- Lázaro Gómez Carriles, Julian Schnabel, Cunningham O'Keefe
- Producers:
- Jon Kilik
- Cinematographer:
- Xavier Grobet
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- El Mar Pictures, Grandview Pictures
- Revenue:
- $8,524,534
- Status:
- Released
Before Night Falls (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Before Night Falls before you stream it.
Before Night Falls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Javier Bardem
as Reinaldo Arenas
Olivier Martinez
as Lazaro Gomez Carilles
Johnny Depp
as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
Andrea Di Stefano
as Pepe Malas
Santiago Magill
as Tomas Diego
John Ortiz
as Juan Abreu
Héctor Babenco
as Virgilio Pinera
Francisco Gattorno
as Jorge Camacho
Marisol Padilla Sánchez
as Margarita Camacho
Michael Wincott
as Herberto Zorilla Ochoa
Sean Penn
as Cuco Sanchez
Najwa Nimri
as Fina Zorilla Ochoa
Key crew
Directed by Julian Schnabel, written by Lázaro Gómez Carriles, Julian Schnabel and Cunningham O'Keefe, produced by Jon Kilik.
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Before Night Falls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 316 ratings.
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Before Night Falls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before Night Falls online?
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Before Night Falls (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Before Night Falls?
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The main cast of Before Night Falls (2000) includes Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano and Santiago Magill. The film was directed by Julian Schnabel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before Night Falls released?
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Before Night Falls was released on September 3, 2000 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
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Before Night Falls (2000) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 316 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before Night Falls?
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Yes. The official Before Night Falls trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.