Night Catches Us
“United by revolution, divided by the past”
Synopsis
After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
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Anthony Mackie
Marcus Washington
Kerry Washington
Patricia Wilson
Wendell Pierce
David Gordon
Jamie Hector
'DoRight' Miller
Kevin C. Walls
Police Officer
Tariq Trotter
Bostic Washington
Amari Cheatom
Jimmy Dixon
Nakia Dillard
T.T
Ron Simons
Carey Ford
Thomas Roy
Old Man Harrison
Tariq Rasheed
Neil Wilson
Whitney Wilcox
Child in Kitchen
Matthew Russell
Young Detective
Steve Kaufmann
Cop #2
Jamara Griffin
Iris Wilson
Israel Johnson
Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tanya Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Tanya Hamilton
- Original Score
- James Poyser
- Original Title
- Night Catches Us
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 3 Arts Entertainment, Wild Bunch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tanya Hamilton
Tanya Hamilton
James Poyser
David Tumblety
Affonso Gonçalves
Jason Orans, Ron Simons, Sean Costello
Department Leadership Roster
Tanya Hamilton
Director
Tanya Hamilton
Writer
David Tumblety
Director of Photography
Maren Reese
Costume Design
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Jason Orans
Producer
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Ron Simons
Producer
Roy Farfel
Stunt Coordinator
Sean Costello
Producer
James Poyser
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Catches Us
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What is Night Catches Us about?
After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
Who directed Night Catches Us?
Night Catches Us was directed by Tanya Hamilton.
Who stars in Night Catches Us?
The principal cast of Night Catches Us includes Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce, Jamie Hector, Kevin C. Walls.
When was Night Catches Us released and how long is it?
Night Catches Us was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Catches Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Catches Us was composed by James Poyser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Catches Us?
Night Catches Us holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).