Big Night

M
1h 49m
1996
6.948 /10 (262)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Italiano
Released Date: 1996-09-20

Top Billed Cast

Minnie Driver

Phyllis

Ian Holm

Pascal

Isabella Rossellini

Gabriella

Tony Shalhoub

Primo

Stanley Tucci

Secondo

Caroline Aaron

Woman in Restaurant

Marc Anthony

Cristiano

Allison Janney

Ann

Larry Block

Man in Restaurant

Andre Belgrader

Stash

Peter McRobbie

Loan Officer

Liev Schreiber

Leo

Pasquale Cajano

Alberto

Christine Tucci

Woman Singer

Gene Canfield

Charlie

Tina Bruno

Ida

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