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Big Night

R19961h 49mStanley Tucci,Campbell Scott
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 80

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"In love and life, one big night can change everything."

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

DramaRomanceComedy
ImmigrantNew JerseyJazzRestaurantFoodCar SalesmanItalian RestaurantFeast1950sItalian Cuisine

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Night (1996) about?

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

Who stars in Big Night?

Big Night stars Minnie Driver (Phyllis), Ian Holm (Pascal), Isabella Rossellini (Gabriella), Tony Shalhoub (Primo), Stanley Tucci (Secondo). The film was directed by Stanley Tucci.

How long is Big Night?

Big Night has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Big Night worth watching?

Big Night holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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