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The Big Night (1959)

Movie ★ 6.0 95 min

Drama

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...

Mauro Bolognini Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 1959
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0051469
Country
,
Language
Studio
Franco London Films, Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche

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Cast

Laurent Terzieff Laurent Terzieff Ruggeretto Jean-Claude Brialy Jean-Claude Brialy Scintillone Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi Bellabella Rosanna Schiaffino Rosanna Schiaffino Rossana Elsa Martinelli Elsa Martinelli Anna Anna Maria Ferrero Anna Maria Ferrero Nicoletta Tomas Milian Tomas Milian Achille Antonella Lualdi Antonella Lualdi Supplizia Franco Balducci Franco Balducci Eliseo Mario Meniconi Mario Meniconi Mosciarella Mylène Demongeot Mylène Demongeot Laura Maurizio Conti Pepito Piero Palmisano Il sordomuto Marcella Valeri Marcella Valeri Rossana's Mother Isarco Ravaioli Isarco Ravaioli - Cristiano Minellono - Mimmo Poli Mimmo Poli -

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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.
When was The Big Night released?
The Big Night is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Night?
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