The Big Night(1959)
La notte brava
The moral bankruptcy of desperate youth brought stunningly, shockingly to the screen...
The Big Night Synopsis
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...
The Big Night (1959) is a drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini, released on November 14, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Laurent Terzieff, Jean-Claude Brialy, Franco Interlenghi and Rosanna Schiaffino. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Mauro Bolognini
- Writers:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques-Laurent Bost
- Producers:
- Tonino Cervi, Alessandro Jacovoni
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Franco London Films, Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche
- Status:
- Released
The Big Night (1959) Trailer
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The Big Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurent Terzieff
as Ruggeretto
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Scintillone
Franco Interlenghi
as Bellabella
Rosanna Schiaffino
as Rossana
Elsa Martinelli
as Anna
Anna Maria Ferrero
as Nicoletta
Tomas Milian
as Achille
Antonella Lualdi
as Supplizia
Franco Balducci
as Eliseo
- Mario Meniconi
Mario Meniconi
as Mosciarella
Mylène Demongeot
as Laura
- Maurizio Conti
Maurizio Conti
as Pepito
Key crew
Directed by Mauro Bolognini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Jacques-Laurent Bost, produced by Tonino Cervi and Alessandro Jacovoni.
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The Big Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 32 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 (1959) is available to stream on Sooner and SFR Play. 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 (1959) includes Laurent Terzieff, Jean-Claude Brialy, Franco Interlenghi, Rosanna Schiaffino and Elsa Martinelli. The film was directed by Mauro Bolognini. 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 November 14, 1959 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Big Night worth watching?
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The Big Night (1959) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 32 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 The Big Night?
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Yes. The official The Big Night trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.