Day for Night
La Nuit américaine
“A movie for people who love movies.”
Synopsis
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Day for Night (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-18
Top Cast
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Jacqueline Bisset
Julie Baker
Valentina Cortese
Séverine
Dani
Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl
Alexandra Stewart
Stacey
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Alexandre
Jean Champion
Bertrand, the Producer
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Alphonse
François Truffaut
Ferrand, the Director
Niké Arrighi
Odile, the Makeup Artist
Nathalie Baye
Joelle, the Script Girl
Maurice Seveno
TV Reporter
David Markham
Doctor Michael Nelson
Bernard Ménez
Bernard, the Property Master
Gaston Joly
Lajoie, the Location Manager
Zénaïde Rossi
Madame Lajoie
Xavier Saint-Macary
Christian
Marc Boyle
English Stuntman
Walter Bal
Walter, the Camera Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$850K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.21x
+$150K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Screenplay & Story
- François Truffaut
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Nuit américaine
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Worldwide Gross
- $850K
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Carrosse, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Truffaut
François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Suzanne Schiffman
Georges Delerue
Pierre-William Glenn
Martine Barraqué, Yann Dedet
Marcel Berbert
Department Leadership Roster
François Truffaut
Director
François Truffaut
Screenplay
Marcel Berbert
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Martine Barraqué
Editor
Yann Dedet
Editor
Jean-Louis Richard
Writer
Suzanne Schiffman
Writer
Damien Lanfranchi
Production Design
Monique Dury
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Day for Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day for Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Day for Night about?
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Who directed Day for Night?
Day for Night was directed by François Truffaut.
Who stars in Day for Night?
The principal cast of Day for Night includes Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese, Dani, Alexandra Stewart, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
When was Day for Night released and how long is it?
Day for Night was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Day for Night?
Day for Night had a reported production budget of $700K and grossed $850K at the worldwide box office (1.21 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Day for Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day for Night was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Day for Night?
Day for Night holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).