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The Long Night

The Long Night

Drama, Romance

Vincente Minnelli

Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

1958

United States

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Completed

English

137 minutes

2025-03-02 16:56:25

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.