The Big Night
La notte brava
“The moral bankruptcy of desperate youth brought stunningly, shockingly to the screen...”
Synopsis
The exploits of three young Roman criminals are chronicled in this socially conscious drama. The young men commit petty crimes all day, beginning with arms theft, leading to an encounter with three streetwalkers. After their pleasure, the boys try to cheat the hookers, but the ladies are smarter than that and have stolen their cash ahead of time. It's back to the city for the boys, where they continue their destructive games...
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"La notte brava" (1959) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-24
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Laurent Terzieff
Ruggeretto
Jean-Claude Brialy
Scintillone
Franco Interlenghi
Bellabella
Rosanna Schiaffino
Rossana
Elsa Martinelli
Anna
Anna Maria Ferrero
Nicoletta
Tomas Milian
Achille
Antonella Lualdi
Supplizia
Franco Balducci
Eliseo
Mario Meniconi
Mosciarella
Mylène Demongeot
Laura
Maurizio Conti
Pepito
Piero Palmisano
Il sordomuto
Marcella Valeri
Rossana's Mother
Isarco Ravaioli
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Cristiano Minellono
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Mimmo Poli
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Milan
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauro Bolognini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques-Laurent Bost
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- La notte brava
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Franco London Films, Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauro Bolognini
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques-Laurent Bost
Piero Piccioni
Armando Nannuzzi
Nino Baragli
Alessandro Jacovoni, Tonino Cervi
Department Leadership Roster
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Mauro Bolognini
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Jacques-Laurent Bost
Screenplay
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
Alessandro Jacovoni
Producer
Tonino Cervi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Night
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What is The Big Night about?
The exploits of three young Roman criminals are chronicled in this socially conscious drama. The young men commit petty crimes all day, beginning with arms theft, leading to an encounter with three streetwalkers. After their pleasure, the boys try to cheat the hookers, but the ladies are smarter than that and have stolen their cash ahead of time. It's back to the city for the boys, where they continue their destructive games...
Who directed The Big Night?
The Big Night was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Who stars in The Big Night?
The principal cast of The Big Night includes Laurent Terzieff, Jean-Claude Brialy, Franco Interlenghi, Rosanna Schiaffino, Elsa Martinelli.
When was The Big Night released and how long is it?
The Big Night was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Night was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is The Big Night based on a book or true story?
The Big Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pier Paolo Pasolini".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Night?
The Big Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).