The Night We Called It a Day
“This nobody is about to catch a big somebody.”
Synopsis
Based on the true events surrounding Frank Sinatra's tour of Australia. When Sinatra calls a local reporter a "two-bit hooker", every union in the country black-bans the star until he issues an apology.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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2003 television promo for "The Night We Called It A Day". Australian Film. Frank Sinatra
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-31
Top Cast
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Joel Edgerton
Rod Blue
Rose Byrne
Audrey Appleby
Dennis Hopper
Frank Sinatra
Melanie Griffith
Barbara Marx
Portia De Rossi
Hilary Hunter
David Hemmings
Mickey Rudin
David Field
Bob Hawke
Victoria Thaine
Penny
Nicholas Hope
Phil
Jennifer Hagan
Doris
Tony Barry
Ralph Blue
George Vidalis
Vinny
Peter Demlakian
Ruby
Paul McDermott
Band Manager
Vincent Ball
Rex Hooper
Jeffrey Rowe
Reporter (uncredited)
Stephen Curry
Ferret
Gary Eck
Shorty
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Goldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Lazarus, Peter Clifton, Michael Thomas
- Original Score
- Rupert Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- The Night We Called It a Day
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Baker Street, Winchester Films, Ocean Pictures, Take Partnerships
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Goldman
Mark Lazarus, Peter Clifton, Michael Thomas
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Leilani Hannah, Danny Ruhlmann
Stephen Evans
Emma Hayter, Jonathan Shteinman, Bill Allan, Gary Smith, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Goldman
Director
Emily Seresin
Costume Design
Danny Ruhlmann
Director of Photography
Michael Philips
Production Design
Paul Butterworth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Boué
Stunt Coordinator
Nik Powell
Producer
Peter Clifton
Writer
Michael Thomas
Writer
Emile Sherman
Producer
Stephen Evans
Editor
Peter Clifton
Producer
Rupert Gregson-Williams
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night We Called It a Day
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What is The Night We Called It a Day about?
Based on the true events surrounding Frank Sinatra's tour of Australia. When Sinatra calls a local reporter a "two-bit hooker", every union in the country black-bans the star until he issues an apology.
Who directed The Night We Called It a Day?
The Night We Called It a Day was directed by Paul Goldman.
Who stars in The Night We Called It a Day?
The principal cast of The Night We Called It a Day includes Joel Edgerton, Rose Byrne, Dennis Hopper, Melanie Griffith, Portia De Rossi.
When was The Night We Called It a Day released and how long is it?
The Night We Called It a Day was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night We Called It a Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night We Called It a Day was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night We Called It a Day?
The Night We Called It a Day holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).