Mother Night
“The truth is more shocking than the uniform he wears... HE WAS AN AMERICAN SPY.”
Synopsis
An American spy behind the lines during WWII serves as a Nazi propagandist, a role he cannot escape in his future life as he can never reveal his real role in the war.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mother Night (1996) Official Trailer - Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee Drama Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-24
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Howard Campbell
Sheryl Lee
Helga Noth / Resi Noth
Alan Arkin
George Kraft
Bernard Behrens
Reverend Dr. Lionel Jones
Anna Berger
Epstein's Mother
Arye Gross
Dr. Abraham Epstein
Norman Rodway
Werner Noth
Frankie Faison
Robert Sterling Wilson
Gerard Parkes
Father Patrick Keeley
Vlasta Vrana
August Krapptauer
Zach Grenier
Joseph Goebbels
Kirsten Dunst
Young Resi Noth
Tony Robinow
Prison Warden
Michael McGill
Prison Official
Shimon Aviel
Guard Bernard Liebman
Bill Corday
Campbell's Father
Bronwen Mantel
Campbell's Mother
Brawley Nolte
Young Howard Campbell
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert B. Weide
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- Mother Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema, Whyaduck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Gordon
Robert B. Weide, Kurt Vonnegut
Michael Convertino
Tom Richmond
Jay Rabinowitz
Robert B. Weide, Mark Ordesky, Keith Gordon, Linda Reisman, Ruth Vitale
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Gordon
Director
Robert B. Weide
Screenplay
François Séguin
Production Design
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Robert B. Weide
Producer
Keith Gordon
Producer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Night
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What is Mother Night about?
An American spy behind the lines during WWII serves as a Nazi propagandist, a role he cannot escape in his future life as he can never reveal his real role in the war.
Who directed Mother Night?
Mother Night was directed by Keith Gordon.
Who stars in Mother Night?
The principal cast of Mother Night includes Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin, Bernard Behrens, Anna Berger.
When was Mother Night released and how long is it?
Mother Night was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Night was composed by Michael Convertino.
Is Mother Night based on a book or true story?
Mother Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kurt Vonnegut".