Before Night Falls
Originally released in 2000. Before Night Falls is a drama film. directed by Julian Schnabel. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, and Johnny Depp
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (293 votes)
Box Office
$8.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Javier Bardem
as Reinaldo Arenas
Olivier Martinez
as Lazaro Gomez Carilles
Johnny Depp
as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
Andrea Di Stefano
as Pepe Malas
Santiago Magill
as Tomas Diego
John Ortiz
as Juan Abreu
Héctor Babenco
as Virgilio Pinera
Francisco Gattorno
as Jorge Camacho
Marisol Padilla Sánchez
as Margarita Camacho
Michael Wincott
as Herberto Zorilla Ochoa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,524,534
Production Companies
- El Mar Pictures
- Grandview Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before Night Falls about?
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.
Who directed Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls was directed by Julian Schnabel.
How long is Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Before Night Falls released?
Before Night Falls was released on September 3, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before Night Falls?
The main cast of Before Night Falls includes Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Santiago Magill.
Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
Before Night Falls has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 293 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.