The Big Night
1951, English. Directed by Joseph Losey.
Love! Hate! Murder!
A young man zigzags through the sordid vortex of downtown Los Angeles while seeking vengeance on the man that beat his father.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Big Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph LoseyDirector
- John Drew BarrymoreGeorge La Main (as John Barrymore Jr.)
- Preston FosterAndy La Main
- Joan LorringMarion Rostina
- Howard St. JohnAl Judge
- Dorothy ComingoreJulie Rostina
- Philip BourneufDr. James Cooper
- Howland ChamberlainFlanagan
- Myron HealeyKennealy
- Emile MeyerPeckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)
- Mauri LynnSinger, Terry Angeleus
- Robert AldrichRingsider at Fight
- Edna SmithCast
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ring Lardner Jr., Stanley Ellin, Joseph Losey
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The Big Night: quick answers
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How long is The Big Night?
The Big Night runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Big Night have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Big Night on?
The Big Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Night?
If you liked The Big Night, try 180, The Crossing Guard, Silent Night.
Who directed The Big Night?
The Big Night (1951) was directed by Joseph Losey and stars John Drew Barrymore, Preston Foster, Joan Lorring.