From Night to Dawn
From Night to Dawn

From Night to Dawn

1992Movie180 minItalian

Aldo Viezzi, a brilliant surgeon secretly addicted to cocaine, retreats to Prague for research but sinks deeper into dependency. With sociologist Teresa’s help he uncovers a drug-trafficking manager, endures a forced, drug-free operation to save a kidnapped patient, and finds the strength to confess his addiction and bring the trafficker to justice.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Alan SmitheeGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A tormented detective grapples with his past demons and a corrupt system as he investigates a series of brutal murders that mirror his own unresolved trauma. As the lines between hunter and hunted blur, he must confront his inner darkness to bring a dangerous killer to justice before becoming a victim himself. The case forces him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and the city he protects.

Critical Reception

While 'From Night to Dawn' boasted a strong cast and a dark, atmospheric tone, it was largely met with mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited a convoluted plot and an overly bleak outlook as significant drawbacks, though some performances received praise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and committed performances, particularly from Gary Oldman.
  • Criticized for its convoluted and often depressing narrative.
  • The film's bleakness was seen by some as a strength, but by many as off-putting.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a dark and intense experience, with many appreciating the challenging themes and the actors' efforts. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story was too grim and difficult to follow, leading to a polarizing reception.

Fun Fact

The film is famously credited to director Alan Smithee, a pseudonym used when a director wishes to disown a project.

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