This Is the Night (2021 film)
American drama film
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This Is the Night is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Frank Grillo, Lucius Hoyos, Jonah Hauer-King, Bobby Cannavale, and Naomi Watts.[1] Jason Blum served as producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier served as producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
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- Jason Blum
- Sebastien K. Lemercier
- Frank Grillo
- Lucius Hoyos
- Jonah Hauer-King
- Bobby Cannavale
- Naomi Watts
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| Directed by | James DeMonaco |
| Written by | James DeMonaco |
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| Cinematography | Anastas Michos |
| Edited by | Keith Fraase |
| Music by | Nathan Whitehead |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was released at the Angelika Film Center for a limited run on September 17, 2021, and was digitally released on September 21, 2021, by Universal Pictures.[2] It was largely panned by critics.
Plot
In 1982, a family must confront its greatest challenges and the family realizes that the only way to live is like there's no tomorrow.
Cast
- Frank Grillo as Vincent Dedea
- Lucius Hoyos as Anthony Dedea
- River Alexander as Dov Sabian
- Jonah Hauer-King as Christian Dedea
- Bobby Cannavale as Frank Larocca
- Naomi Watts as Marie Dedea
- Cliff "Method Man" Smith as Louis
- Constantine Rousouli as Rafe the Handsome Mailman
- Lenny Venito as Carmine Cacioppo
- Madelyn Cline as Sophia Larocca
- Chase Vacnin as Albie Lenexa
- Adam Cantor as Tall Sal Barbero
- Steve Lipman as Santo Saggese
In addition, Frankie Montero plays gang leader Gus Giammarino, a brief but pivotal role.
Production
On May 15, 2018, Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions announced James DeMonaco would be writing and directing a drama film titled Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, with Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo and Bobby Cannavale starring in the film.[3][4][5] On August 4, 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.[6]
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.[7]
Release
The film had a one-week theatrical run at the Angelika Film Center on September 17, 2021, and was digitally released on September 21, 2021, by Universal Pictures.[8]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[9][10]
