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The Big Night

NR19591h 35mMauro Bolognini
IMDb 7.1

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"The moral bankruptcy of desperate youth brought stunningly, shockingly to the screen..."

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...

Drama
ProstituteRome, ItalyFuneralFightRifleSmall Time CrookNight OutGay Theme

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What is The Big Night (1959) 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…

Who stars in The Big Night?

The Big Night stars Laurent Terzieff (Ruggeretto), Jean-Claude Brialy (Scintillone), Franco Interlenghi (Bellabella), Rosanna Schiaffino (Rossana), Elsa Martinelli (Anna). The film was directed by Mauro Bolognini.

How long is The Big Night?

The Big Night has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The Big Night worth watching?

The Big Night holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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