Before Night Falls (2000)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2000, Before Night Falls sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Julian Schnabel. The cast includes Najwa Nimri, John Ortiz and Diego Luna. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
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Cast & crew
- Julian SchnabelDirector
- Najwa Nimrias Fina Zorilla Ochoa
- John Ortizas Juan Abreu
- Diego Lunaas Carlos
- Johnny Deppas Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
- Sean Pennas Cuco Sanchez
- Olivier Martinezas Lazaro Gomez Carilles
- Javier Bardemas Reinaldo Arenas
- Andrea Di Stefanoas Pepe Malas
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Questions about Before Night Falls
- What genre is Before Night Falls?
- Before Night Falls is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Before Night Falls?
- Najwa Nimri, John Ortiz, Diego Luna, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Before Night Falls?
- Julian Schnabel directed Before Night Falls.
- How long is Before Night Falls?
- Before Night Falls runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Before Night Falls?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
