That Good Night (film)
That Good Night | |
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Directed by | Eric Styles |
Produced by |
Alan Latham Charles Savage Victor Glynn Exec Geoff Iles Exec |
Screenplay by | Charles Savage |
Based on |
That Good Night by N. J. Crisp |
Starring | John Hurt |
Music by | Guy Farley |
Cinematography | Richard Stoddard |
Edited by |
Mali Evans Chris Timson |
Production company |
GSP Studios |
Distributed by | Trafalgar Releasing |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Budget | £3m |
That Good Night is a 2017 British drama film directed by Eric Styles and starring John Hurt.[1] It is based on N. J. Crisp's 1996 play of the same name.[2] It is also notable for being Hurt's final film,[3] although Damascus Cover (filmed earlier) was released later.
Plot
Ralph (John Hurt) is the main character of the film, which is based on a stage play written by NJ Crisp. Being a famous screenwriter in the past, Ralph is now in his seventies, terminally ill and is struggling to restore the balance in his family, come to the terms with his moral principles and die with dignity. Ralph’s desire is to reconnect with his son, Michael and make sure that he doesn’t turn into a burden for his dearest wife Anna as he goes “into that good night”.
Cast
- John Hurt as Ralph
- Charles Dance as The Visitor
- Sofia Helin as Anna
- Max Brown as Michael
- Erin Richards as Cassie
- Noah Jupe as Ronaldo
Production
The film was shot in Algarve, Portugal for five weeks,[2] and produced by London film investment company - Goldfinch Studios LTD, formerly GSP Studios
Reception
Neil Young of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote that it "passes muster strictly as a showcase for Hurt and Dance."[1]
Wendy Ide of Screen Daily also gave the film a positive review and wrote "So effortlessly good is Hurt, however, that he rather outclasses the rest."[4]
James Luxford of Picturehouse Spotlight wrote that That Good Night, "is an absorbing British drama that explores issues that with resonate with everyone who sees it. Featuring performances that will inspire conversations long after the credits have rolled, it is a fitting tribute to one of our most instinctive talents."[5]
References
- 1 2 Young, Neil (11 July 2017). "'That Good Night': Film Review; Edinburgh 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- 1 2 Lodderhose, Diana; Barraclough, Leo (10 May 2016). "First Look: John Hurt in 'That Good Night' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (magazine). Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ↑ "Sir John Hurt gives his last performance in That Good Night". BBC News. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ↑ Ide, Wendy (23 June 2017). "'That Good Night': Edinburgh Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ↑ Luxford, James (23 June 2017). "'That Good Night'". Picturehouse Spotlight. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
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