Long Day's Journey into Night
Long Day's Journey into Night is a 1962 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, adapted from Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer-winning play of the same name. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, and Dean Stockwell. The story deals with themes of addiction and the resulting dysfunction of the nuclear family, and is drawn from O'Neill's own experiences. It was shot at Chelsea Studios in New York City, with exteriors also shot in New York City in the City Island neighborhood of the Bronx.
Plot
The film is a direct translation of O'Neill's stage play, without any major cuts or changes to the source material.
Awards
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| author | Eugene O'Neill |
|---|---|
| award | National Board of Review: Top Ten Films |
| contentLocation | Connecticut |
| director | Sidney Lumet |
| editor | Ralph Rosenblum |
| events | alcoholism dysfunctional family |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | stage play |
| musicBy | André Previn |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Actress |
| producer | Ely Landau |
| publisher | Embassy Pictures |
| recordedAt | New York City |