Night Catches Us
"United by revolution, divided by the past"
Originally released in 2010. Night Catches Us is a drama/romance film. directed by Tanya Hamilton.
Starring Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, and Wendell Pierce
Synopsis
After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Mackie
as Marcus Washington
Kerry Washington
as Patricia Wilson
Wendell Pierce
as David Gordon
Jamie Hector
as 'DoRight' Miller
Kevin C. Walls
as Police Officer
Tariq Trotter
as Bostic Washington
Amari Cheatom
as Jimmy Dixon
Nakia Dillard
as T.T
Ron Simons
as Carey Ford
Thomas Roy
as Old Man Harrison
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- Wild Bunch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Catches Us about?
After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's youn...
Who directed Night Catches Us?
Night Catches Us was directed by Tanya Hamilton.
How long is Night Catches Us?
Night Catches Us has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Night Catches Us released?
Night Catches Us was released on December 3, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Catches Us?
The main cast of Night Catches Us includes Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce, Jamie Hector, Kevin C. Walls.