Night of the Juggler
“In the heart of every victim is a hero and he'll tear apart a city to prove it.”
Synopsis
When a twisted psychotic kidnaps a young girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy developer, her father, a hardened ex-cop, doggedly hunts them through New York's seamy streets.
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James Brolin
Sean Boyd
Cliff Gorman
Gus Soltic
Richard S. Castellano
Lt. Tonelli
Linda Miller
Barbara Boyd
Barton Heyman
Preacher
Sully Boyar
Larry the Dog Catcher
Julie Carmen
Maria
Abby Bluestone
Kathy Boyd
Dan Hedaya
Sgt. Otis Barnes
Mandy Patinkin
Allesandro the Cabbie
Marco St. John
Hampton Richmond Clayton III
Frank Adu
Wino
Nancy Andrews
Mrs. Logan
Rick Anthony
Emcee
Tony Azito
Peep Show Cashier
Tally Brown
Peep Show Owner
Blair Burrows
Fifth Avenue Cop #2
Joseph Carberry
Fogarty
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William W. Norton, Rick Natkin
- Original Score
- Artie Kane
- Original Title
- Night of the Juggler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- GCC Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
William W. Norton, Rick Natkin, William P. McGivern
Artie Kane
Victor J. Kemper
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Jay Weston, Arnold Kopelson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Butler
Director
William W. Norton
Screenplay
Rick Natkin
Screenplay
Raymond Hartwick
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Artie Kane
Original Music Composer
Jay Weston
Producer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Juggler
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What is Night of the Juggler about?
When a twisted psychotic kidnaps a young girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy developer, her father, a hardened ex-cop, doggedly hunts them through New York's seamy streets.
Who directed Night of the Juggler?
Night of the Juggler was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in Night of the Juggler?
The principal cast of Night of the Juggler includes James Brolin, Cliff Gorman, Richard S. Castellano, Linda Miller, Barton Heyman.
When was Night of the Juggler released and how long is it?
Night of the Juggler was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Juggler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Juggler was composed by Artie Kane.
Is Night of the Juggler based on a book or true story?
Night of the Juggler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William P. McGivern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Juggler?
Night of the Juggler holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).