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One blues bar, a hot night, and a game of love that sweeps everyone off their feet.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT

1987 · 1h 34m · PG · Romance · IMDB TMDB

The game of love starts in a typical blues bar. The hot and magic rhythm of the blues makes even the shiest man throw away his fears and participate in the erotic of the night.

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If your love life needs a little bluesy inspiration, the night starts here.

Programmer's Pick

Romance gets a sultry upgrade as the blues bar becomes a playground for the shy and bold alike. With a cast that dives into the late-night magic, Tonight's the Night offers a snapshot of love where music and desire share center stage.

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Quick Answer
What is Tonight's the Night about?

Tonight's the Night is a 1987 American romance film directed by Bobby Roth about a group of people whose inhibitions dissolve in a lively blues bar, leading them to embrace the erotic possibilities of the night.

Details & Specs
Director
Bobby Roth
Writers
Sue Grafton, Steve Humphrey
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Genres
Romance
Also Known As
The Game of Love

Synopsis

The game of love starts in a typical blues bar. The hot and magic rhythm of the blues makes even the shiest man throw away his fears and participate in the erotic of the night.

Also known as: The Game of Love

 

 

Why Cult

Blues Bar Setting

The film unfolds in a classic blues bar, where the rhythm loosens hearts and inhibitions alike.

Ensemble Cast

Featuring Belinda Bauer, Max Gail, Tracy Nelson, and more, the film brings together a lively roster of characters navigating romance.

Erotic Night Theme

The story leans into the sensual possibilities of a single night, as love and attraction simmer under the spell of the blues.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Bobby Roth Writers: Sue Grafton +1 more
Belinda Bauer Belinda Bauer Pamela Ahlberg Jack Blessing Jack Blessing Peter Max Gail Max Gail Sam Davies Gerrit Graham Gerrit Graham Charlie Janet Margolin Janet Margolin Chris Ed Marinaro Ed Marinaro Hayden Fox Tracy Nelson Tracy Nelson Jamie Davies Ken Olin Ken Olin Henry Fox Robert Rusler Robert Rusler Kenny Costner Brynn Thayer Brynn Thayer Jackie Monique van de Ven Monique van de Ven Donna Michelle Meyrink Michelle Meyrink Steffi Emily Longstreth Emily Longstreth Kim TF Tom Fridley Tom Gary Hershberger Gary Hershberger Ronnie Linda Dona Linda Dona Goldie Henry G. Sanders Henry G. Sanders Disc Jockey LO Laura Owens Julie AO Annie O'Neill Barbara Bart Braverman Bart Braverman Guy #1 LD Lisa Denton Betsy DW Diana Wolfe Bonnie Helene Udy Helene Udy Woman at Bar Sheila Kelley Sheila Kelley Tanya

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Questions from the Vault

What is Tonight's the Night about? +

Tonight's the Night centers on how the magic of a blues bar helps even the shyest patrons embrace romance and the erotic possibilities of the night.

When was Tonight's the Night released? +

Tonight's the Night was released in 1987.

Who directed Tonight's the Night? +

Tonight's the Night was directed by Bobby Roth.

How long is Tonight's the Night? +

Tonight's the Night runs for 94 minutes.

What genre is Tonight's the Night? +

Tonight's the Night is a romance film.

Where can I watch Tonight's the Night? +

You can watch Tonight's the Night on SassyFlix.

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