A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.
James Michael Brandes
- Gus' Gang
- (as James Brandes)
Method Man
- Louis
- (as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith)
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- TriviaThe character Teddy Wong, the head of the Asian gang, was no doubt a shout-out to "The Wanderers" (1979) movie's character Teddy Wong, who was the head of a gang called The Wongs (every member had the last name Wong).
- GoofsIn the pub scene when the boys are standing by the pool table, partying with the girls who lured them, the song playing is "Lick It Up" by Kiss, but that song/album was released in September 1983, while this movie takes place on a day in May 1982.
- Quotes
Vincent Dedea: [to his quarreling sons] And you... I know you're excited, but shut up when you talk.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Diminishing Returns: The Purge (2020)
- SoundtracksThe Miracle of Life
Written by Morey Bernstein
Performed by Robbie Lester
Courtesy of Resnik Music Group
By arrangement with CAPP Records Inc. & Music Supervisor, Inc.
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With overwrought performances that border on melodrama, and a plot as generic as a bad 1980's teen comedy, "This is the Night" feels very much like it means something to the writer / director... But it won't have the same affect on anyone else. I didn't buy any of the plot points. They all feel wedged in. The enormous character swings are way too abrupt. This feels very much like a film-school sophomore's lazy screenplay, crammed in during finals week. D for effort.
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- Once Upon a Time in Staten Island
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- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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