Tonight for Sure
“The Wild, Wild West has never been wilder...beautiful babes...bashful cowboys!”
Synopsis
Western-themed sexploitation romp combining Jerry Shafer's unreleased nudie cutie The Wide Open Spaces with Francis Coppola's student short The Peeper. In a Sunset Strip burlesque club, a miner and a moralist plot an explosion at midnight, sharing tales of desire and hypocrisy as they drink and watch the show.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Schafer
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Schafer
- Original Score
- Carmine Coppola
- Original Title
- Tonight for Sure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Searchlight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Schafer
Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Schafer
Carmine Coppola
Jack Hill
Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Jack Hill
Director of Photography
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Jerry Schafer
Writer
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
Jerry Schafer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonight for Sure
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What is Tonight for Sure about?
Western-themed sexploitation romp combining Jerry Shafer's unreleased nudie cutie The Wide Open Spaces with Francis Coppola's student short The Peeper. In a Sunset Strip burlesque club, a miner and a moralist plot an explosion at midnight, sharing tales of desire and hypocrisy as they drink and watch the show.
Who directed Tonight for Sure?
Tonight for Sure was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Schafer.
Who stars in Tonight for Sure?
The principal cast of Tonight for Sure includes Karl Schanzer, Don Kenney, Marli Renfro, Virginia Gordon, Barbara Martin.
When was Tonight for Sure released and how long is it?
Tonight for Sure was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Tonight for Sure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tonight for Sure was composed by Carmine Coppola.