This Is the Night (2021 film)
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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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108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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. Jason Blum served as producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier served as producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
The film 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.
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
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. On August 4, 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.
Release
The film had a one-week theatrical run on September 17, 2021 at the Angelika Film Center and was digitally released on September 21, 2021 by Universal Pictures.
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.