The Big Night
“For these two teenagers this was the BIG NIGHT until passions exploded into a nightmare of violence!”
Synopsis
Frankie stumbles on a stash of cash and finds himself way in over his head during the course of one sordid evening filled with greed, lust and violence. The stolen money creates friction between Frankie and his girlfriend Ellie while Frankie must deal with school, his job and the true crooks on his tail.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Hardman
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- The Big Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Ric Hardman
Richard LaSalle
William P. Whitley
Dwight Caldwell
Vern Alves, Philip May
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Vern Alves
Producer
Philip May
Producer
Ric Hardman
Writer
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
William P. Whitley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Night about?
Frankie stumbles on a stash of cash and finds himself way in over his head during the course of one sordid evening filled with greed, lust and violence. The stolen money creates friction between Frankie and his girlfriend Ellie while Frankie must deal with school, his job and the true crooks on his tail.
Who directed The Big Night?
The Big Night was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in The Big Night?
The principal cast of The Big Night includes Randy Sparks, Venetia Stevenson, Dick Foran, Jesse White, Dick Contino.
When was The Big Night released and how long is it?
The Big Night was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Night was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Night?
The Big Night holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).