Tennessee Nights
“She was his only hope. He was her only alibi.”
Synopsis
When entertainment lawyer Wolfgang Leighton decides to take a break from business for some fishing in Tennessee's backwoods, he ends up embroiled in a bank robbery and murder. Pursued by the killers, he's running from the police and a young hitchhiker appears to be his only friend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Gessner
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Gessner, Laird Koenig
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Tennessee Nights
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Condor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Gessner
Nicolas Gessner, Laird Koenig, Hans Werner Kettenbach
Gabriel Yared
Pio Corradi
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Gessner
Director
Pio Corradi
Director of Photography
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Nicolas Gessner
Screenplay
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Editor
Hilary Wright
Costume Design
Laird Koenig
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tennessee Nights about?
When entertainment lawyer Wolfgang Leighton decides to take a break from business for some fishing in Tennessee's backwoods, he ends up embroiled in a bank robbery and murder. Pursued by the killers, he's running from the police and a young hitchhiker appears to be his only friend.
Who directed Tennessee Nights?
Tennessee Nights was directed by Nicolas Gessner.
Who stars in Tennessee Nights?
The principal cast of Tennessee Nights includes Julian Sands, Stacey Dash, Ed Lauter, Ned Beatty, Denise Crosby.
When was Tennessee Nights released and how long is it?
Tennessee Nights was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Tennessee Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tennessee Nights was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is Tennessee Nights based on a book or true story?
Tennessee Nights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Werner Kettenbach".