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5.3 / 10(37 votes)IMDbR19811h 27m$10M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

All Night Long

“She's got a way with men. And she's getting away with it...”

Synopsis

Executive George Dupler loses his temper and is demoted to the night manager at a 24 hour drugstore. After he suggests to his teenage son Freddie that he stop having an affair with suburban housewife Cheryl Gibbons, who is a distant cousin, Cheryl tries to seduce George. At home, in front of his mother, Freddie accuses his dad of stealing his girl, because he found Cheryl serving George a meal in the middle of the night, while her husband Bobby was on duty at the fire station. George then separates from his wife Helen, quits his job, moves into a warehouse, and asks Cheryl to move in with him.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 6, 1981

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1985

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Claude Tramont
Screenplay & Story
W.D. Richter
Original Score
Richard Hazard, Ira Newborn
Original Title
All Night Long
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Claude Tramont

Screenplay & Story

W.D. Richter

Original Score & Music

Richard Hazard, Ira Newborn

Director of Photography

Philip H. Lathrop

Film Editing

Marion Rothman

Producers

Terence A. Donnelly, Jerry Weintraub, Leonard Goldberg

Department Leadership Roster

Terence A. Donnelly

Producer

Peter Jamison

Production Design

W.D. Richter

W.D. Richter

Writer

Jean-Claude Tramont

Director

Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub

Producer

Leonard Goldberg

Producer

Philip H. Lathrop

Philip H. Lathrop

Director of Photography

Marion Rothman

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for All Night Long.

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Frequently Asked Questions About All Night Long

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is All Night Long about?

Executive George Dupler loses his temper and is demoted to the night manager at a 24 hour drugstore. After he suggests to his teenage son Freddie that he stop having an affair with suburban housewife Cheryl Gibbons, who is a distant cousin, Cheryl tries to seduce George. At home, in front of his mother, Freddie accuses his dad of stealing his girl, because he found Cheryl serving George a meal in the middle of the night, while her husband Bobby was on duty at the fire station. George then separates from his wife Helen, quits his job, moves into a warehouse, and asks Cheryl to move in with him.

Who directed All Night Long?

All Night Long was directed by Jean-Claude Tramont.

Who stars in All Night Long?

The principal cast of All Night Long includes Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid, Kevin Dobson.

When was All Night Long released and how long is it?

All Night Long was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

How much did All Night Long make at the box office?

All Night Long grossed $10M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for All Night Long?

The original motion picture soundtrack for All Night Long was composed by Richard Hazard, Ira Newborn.

What is the age rating and content advisory for All Night Long?

All Night Long holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).