The Long Night

Vincente Minnelli
Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
1958
United States
Completed
English
137 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asSome Came Running,is aUnited StatesProducerwomen sex,At1958Released in year
。The dialogue language isEnglish,Current Douban rating7.4(For reference only)。
The story is set in a small Midwestern town in the United States after World War II, where a writer returns to his home in Illinois and encounters a gambler struggling on the edge of death. They wander around, trying to revive the town, during which he meets a seductive and reckless woman who falls in love with him, reflecting his journey from a desire for fame to awakening. The film is rich in literary atmosphere, resembling more a case study of the writer's psychology than a dramatic story, but director Vincente Minnelli successfully creates the period's ambiance, providing an in-depth and interesting portrayal of the complex characters, with actors delivering captivating performances that allow the audience to feel the joys and sorrows of life in ordinary events.