Indie 90s: Big Night (1996)
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Director: Campbell Scott, Stanley Tucci Run Time: 109 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1996
Starring: Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Minnie Driver, Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub
Country: United States
Language: English, Italian
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About the film:
In a restaurant run by two Italian immigrants, the tables sit empty despite the extraordinary talents of Primo the chef (Tony Shalhoub) and the ambitious efforts of his brother Secondo (Stanley Tucci). A celebrity night at their restaurant promises not only to turn their business around but to change their lives. It’s a five-course gourmet experience filled with rich, delicious characters including the marriage-minded girlfriend (Minnie Driver), the seductive mistress (Isabella Rossellini) and the successful rival (Ian Holm). From the first bite to the last, this critically-acclaimed movie dishes up an irresistible evening of scrumptious entertainment.
“High Art is masterful… so perceptive and mature it makes similar films seem flippant”
About the filmmakers:
Campbell Scott is an American actor, director, and producer whose career has been defined by a commitment to character-driven storytelling and independent cinema. As an actor, he has appeared in films including Longtime Companion (1989), Singles (1992), Dying Young (1991), The Spanish Prisoner (1997), and Roger Dodger (2002), as well as numerous television productions.
Stanley Tucci is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans independent cinema, television, and the stage. As an actor, Tucci has appeared in an extraordinary range of films, including The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Julie & Julia (2009), The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015), Spotlight (2015), Supernova (2020), and Conclave (2024). He has received numerous honors throughout his career, including an Academy Award nomination for The Lovely Bones (2009).
Scott and Tucci made their directorial debuts together with Big Night (1996), a beloved landmark of American independent cinema celebrated for its ensemble performances, emotional intelligence, and devotion to craft.
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