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Big Night

Big Night

In love and life, one big night can change everything.

19967.01h 49m

Overview

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

Directed by Campbell Scott
Written by Stanley Tucci, Joseph Tropiano
Produced by Jonathan Filley
Box OfficeBudget: $4.1MRevenue: $12.0M

Top Cast

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Phyllis

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Pascal

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Gabriella

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Primo

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Secondo

Caroline Aaron

Caroline Aaron

Woman in Restaurant

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

Cristiano

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Ann

L

Larry Block

Man in Restaurant

A

Andre Belgrader

Stash

Themes & Keywords

immigrantnew jerseyjazzrestaurantfoodcar salesmanitalian restaurantfeast1950sitalian cuisine

About Big Night

Big Night is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 1996 exploring themes of immigrant, new jersey, jazz, restaurant, food, car salesman. Directed by Campbell Scott, it stars Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini. Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

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