The Big Night
Le grand soir
Synopsis
In Lausanne, Léon is involved by accident with a small Leninist group and gets to know Léa, a dedicated activist and the group leader's mistress. The police keep a close watch on them and trouble is bound to follow.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
29th Locarno Film Festival(1976)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Baynac, Francis Reusser, Patricia Moraz
- Original Title
- Le grand soir
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- CECRT, Artco-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Reusser
Jacques Baynac, Francis Reusser, Patricia Moraz
Renato Berta
Edwige Ochsenbein
Fanny Berchaux, Daniel Carillo, Jordan Bojilov, Charles-Henri Favrod, Eric Franck
Department Leadership Roster
Edwige Ochsenbein
Editor
Jacques Baynac
Writer
Francis Reusser
Writer
Patricia Moraz
Writer
Fanny Berchaux
Producer
Daniel Carillo
Producer
Jordan Bojilov
Producer
Charles-Henri Favrod
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Eric Franck
Producer
Francis Reusser
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Night about?
In Lausanne, Léon is involved by accident with a small Leninist group and gets to know Léa, a dedicated activist and the group leader's mistress. The police keep a close watch on them and trouble is bound to follow.
Who directed The Big Night?
The Big Night was directed by Francis Reusser.
Who stars in The Big Night?
The principal cast of The Big Night includes Niels Arestrup, Jacqueline Parent, Arnold Walter, François Berthet, Roland Sassi.
When was The Big Night released and how long is it?
The Big Night was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.