American Night Explained

American Night
Director:Alessio Della Valle
Producer:Martha Capello
Starring:Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Emile Hirsch
Paz Vega
Jeremy Piven
Michael Madsen
Music:Marco Beltrami
Cinematography:Ben Nott
Editing:Zach Staenberg
Studio:Martha Production
QMI
RAI Cinema
Runtime:123 minutes
Country:Italy
United States
Language:English

American Night is a 2021 neo-noir film written and directed by Alessio Della Valle, in his directorial debut. It stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch, Jeremy Piven, Paz Vega and Michael Madsen.

Plot

Andy Warhol's famous "Pink Marilyn" painting arrives in New York City, triggering a battle between an art dealer and a mafia boss.[1] [2]

Cast

Other cast members include Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Marco Leonardi.

Production

The film was shot in Sofia, Bulgaria and at Nu Boyana Film Studios. The title song was sung by Anastacia, who also appears in the film.

Release

In August 2021, it was announced that Saban Films acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[3] It premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2021 and was released in select theaters in the U.S.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. 6 May 2019. Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Paz Vega, Emile Hirsch, Jeremy Piven & More Star In Neo-noir Thriller 'American Night'.
  2. Web site: Kay. Jeremy. 10 June 2021. First-look: Voltage boards 'American Night' starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch (exclusive).
  3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. 23 August 2021. 'American Night': Saban Films Nabs Thriller Starring Emile Hirsch, Jonathan Rhys Meyers & Paz Vega Ahead Of Venice Premiere. Deadline Hollywood. 4 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Pagan. Beatrice. 24 August 2021. American Night: Alessio Della Valle's directorial debut will be distributed in the USA.
  5. Web site: Village. Cinema. 1 October 2021. American Night.
  6. Web site: Morning News. Dallas. 1 October 2021. New This week.