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1996 · 109 min · R

Big Night

Directed by Stanley Tucci, Campbell Scott · Drama, Romance, Comedy

Big Night (1996) is a Drama film, directed by Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott set in New Jersey during the 1950s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Gary DeMichele
Cinematography
Ken Kelsch
Cast
Minnie DriverIan HolmIsabella RosselliniTony ShalhoubStanley TucciCaroline AaronMarc AnthonyAllison Janney

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Jersey
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayal
Tone
CozyMelancholicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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