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Still from The Big Night — The Big Night (1951) — Joseph LoseyPhotographed by Hal Mohr

Poster for The Big Night

The Big Night

English / 1951 / 1h 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.27/5·1.8K ratings·462 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young man zigzags through the sordid vortex of downtown Los Angeles while seeking vengeance on the man that beat his father.

Included in
Noir and the Blacklist
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph Losey

WriterHugo Butler, Ring Lardner, Jr., Joseph Losey, Stanley Ellin

CinematographerHal Mohr

ComposerLyn Murray

Editor

ProducerPhilip A. Waxman

Cast

John Drew Barrymoreas George La Main (as John Barrymore Jr.)

Preston Fosteras Andy La Main

Joan Lorringas Marion Rostina

Howard St. Johnas Al Judge

Dorothy Comingoreas Julie Rostina

Philip Bourneufas Dr. James Cooper

Howland Chamberlainas Flanagan

Myron Healeyas Kennealy

Emile Meyeras Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)

Mauri Lynnas Singer, Terry Angeleus

Robert Aldrichas Ringsider at Fight

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein1976

Both directed by Joseph Losey

Or

Eva1962Both directed by Joseph Losey
Time Without Pity1957Both directed by Joseph Losey

The Big Night (1951) | Criteria