Savage Nights
Seen it?1992 | 126 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jean is young, gay, and promiscuous. Only after he meets one or two women, including Laura, does he come to realize his bisexuality. Jean has to overcome a personal crisis and a tough choice between Laura and his male lover Samy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$662K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cyril Collard
- Cyril CollardJean
- Romane BohringerLaura
- Carlos LópezSamy
- Clémentine CélariéMarianne
- Corine BlueLaura's Mother
- Claude WinterJean's Mother
- Maria SchneiderNoria
- Laura FavaliKarine
- Marine DeltermeSylvie
- René-Marc BiniMarc