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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 |
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
- 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. 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 at the Angelika Film Center on September 17, 2021, 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.
References
- N'Duka, Amanda (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo To Star In 'Once Upon A Time In Staten Island' For Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- Miska, Brad (September 13, 2021). "'This Is The Night': Coming Of Age Drama From 'Purge' Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday". Deadline. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- Kit, Borys (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo to Star in Blumhouse Drama 'Once Upon a Time in Staten Island' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- "Cast It Talent". Cast It Talent. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "'The Night' Feature Film Casting Call for Principal Speaking Role". Project Casting. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "This Is The Night". FilmRatings. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- Priola, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "Now filming: On the set of James DeMonaco's new Staten Island movie". Silive.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 13, 2021). "'This Is The Night': Coming Of Age Drama From 'Purge' Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday".
- "This Is the Night". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- "This Is the Night". Rotten Tomatoes. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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- 2021 films
- 2021 drama films
- American drama films
- Blumhouse Productions films
- Films directed by James DeMonaco
- Films produced by Jason Blum
- Films set in 1982
- Films set in Staten Island
- Films shot in New York City
- Films with screenplays by James DeMonaco
- Universal Pictures films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s American films