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Day for Night (1973)

“A movie for people who love movies.”

7.8/10 · 674 votes 1h 56m pg ComedyDrama

#5 of 30 films from 1973 #123 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by François Truffaut · Written by François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Suzanne Schiffman

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Overview

A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.

Cast

Jacqueline Bissetas Julie Baker
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Alphonse
Valentina Corteseas Séverine
Danias Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl
Jean-Pierre Aumontas Alexandre
Jean Championas Bertrand, the Producer
Alexandra Stewartas Stacey
François Truffautas Ferrand, the Director
Niké Arrighias Odile, the Makeup Artist
Nathalie Bayeas Joelle, the Script Girl
Maurice Sevenoas TV Reporter
David Markhamas Doctor Michael Nelson
Bernard Ménezas Bernard, the Property Master
Walter Balas Walter

Facts

Release dateMay 24, 1973
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama
Original titleLa Nuit américaine
LanguageFR
Budget$700,000
Box office$850,000 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0070460

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Questions

How long is Day for Night?
Day for Night runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Day for Night worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 674 votes, which places it #5 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 87%) and #123 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Day for Night?
Day for Night was directed by François Truffaut. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The 400 Blows (1959), Jules and Jim (1962), The Last Metro (1980).
Who stars in Day for Night?
Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker; Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alphonse; Valentina Cortese as Séverine; Dani as Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl; Jean-Pierre Aumont as Alexandre; Jean Champion as Bertrand, the Producer.
What is Day for Night rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Day for Night?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58390.

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