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5.7 / 10(82 votes)IMDbR19921h 45mUnited States of America

Night and the City

“When you're down to your last dream, you either live it or lose it.”

Synopsis

Looking to get rich quick, an unsuccessful lawyer uses dishonest means to try to become a boxing promoter.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Night and the City - Trailer - (1992) - HQ

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 16, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 1, 1995

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Irwin Winkler
Screenplay & Story
Richard Price
Original Score
James Newton Howard
Original Title
Night and the City
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$20M
Production Studios
Penta Film, Tribeca Productions, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Irwin Winkler

Screenplay & Story

Richard Price, Gerald Kersh

Original Score & Music

James Newton Howard

Director of Photography

Tak Fujimoto

Film Editing

David Brenner

Producers

Irwin Winkler, Jane Rosenthal, Mary Jane Ufland, Harry J. Ufland

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Gerald Kersh

Department Leadership Roster

Irwin Winkler

Irwin Winkler

Producer

Jane Rosenthal

Jane Rosenthal

Producer

Peter S. Larkin

Production Design

Irwin Winkler

Irwin Winkler

Director

Richard Price

Richard Price

Screenplay

Richard Bruno

Costume Design

James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard

Original Music Composer

Tak Fujimoto

Tak Fujimoto

Director of Photography

David Brenner

David Brenner

Editor

Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Night and the City.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night and the City

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Night and the City about?

Looking to get rich quick, an unsuccessful lawyer uses dishonest means to try to become a boxing promoter.

Who directed Night and the City?

Night and the City was directed by Irwin Winkler.

Who stars in Night and the City?

The principal cast of Night and the City includes Robert De Niro, Jessica Lange, Cliff Gorman, Alan King, Jack Warden.

When was Night and the City released and how long is it?

Night and the City was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

Who composed the musical score for Night and the City?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Night and the City was composed by James Newton Howard.

Is Night and the City based on a book or true story?

Night and the City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerald Kersh".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Night and the City?

Night and the City holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).