The Long Night
1976, English. Directed by Woodie King Jr..
Steely Brown, a young boy living in Harlem, wanders the streets of the city one night, reflecting on what led to the disappearance of his father. Meeting the denizens of his neighborhood, he engages in conversations that begin to sketch the outlines of the enigma, invoking Vietnam, marital discord, paternal relationships, substance abuse, schooling and unemployment—in short, the life of an American family.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Julian Mayfield
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The Long Night runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Long Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Long Night?
The Long Night (1976) was directed by Woodie King Jr. and stars Woodie King Jr., Dick Anthony Williams, Peggy Kirkpatrick.