The Long Night (1976)

7.0/10 • 85 min • Drama

Overview

Steely Brown, a young boy living in Harlem, wanders the streets of the city one night, reflecting on what led to the disappearance of his father. Meeting the denizens of his neighborhood, he engages in conversations that begin to sketch the outlines of the enigma, invoking Vietnam, marital discord, paternal relationships, substance abuse, schooling and unemployment—in short, the life of an American family.

Cast

Woodie King Jr.

Steely

Dick Anthony Williams

Paul

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