The Other Side of Midnight (1977)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Charles Jarrott

Writers:

Herman Raucher (writer)
Sidney Sheldon (novel)

Release Date:

8 June 1977 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

Tagline:

The Romance Of Passion And Power

Plot:

A Greek tycoon's mistress tries to track down and find her ex-World War II lover.

Plot Keywords:

Pilot | WWII | Flashlight | Globe | Brushing Hair

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar.

Cast

Marie-France Pisier	...	Noelle Page
John Beck	...	Larry Douglas
Susan Sarandon	...	Catherine Alexander Douglas
Raf Vallone	...	Constantin Demeris
Clu Gulager	...	Bill Fraser
Christian Marquand	...	Armand Gautier
Michael Lerner	...	Barbet
Sorrell Booke	...	Lanchon
Antony Ponzini	...	Paul Metaxas
Louis Zorich	...	Demonides
Charles Cioffi	...	Chotas
Dimitra Arliss	...	Sister Theresa
Jan Arvan	...	Warden
Josette Banzet	...	Madame Rosa
John Chappell	...	Doc Petersen

Runtime:

165 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:R | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Sweden:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Camarillo Airport - 555 Airport Way, Camarillo, California, USA

Company:

Frank Yablans Presentations

Trivia:

Because of a phenomenal success of the book, 20th Century Fox was sure that this was going to be a huge hit at the box office. At the same time there were such low expectations surrounding Star Wars (1977) that most theaters refused to book the film. So the distributor at Fox came up with the idea of a package deal: telling theater chains that if they wanted this movie they had to book Star Wars first. This movie went on to become a box office dud while Star Wars went on to become one of the most successful films of all time.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Cathy first comes out of the bedroom and overhears Larry and Noelle planning her demise, she has on underpants beneath her nightgown. But when she runs outside into the rainstorm and her nightgown gets soaking wet you can plainly see she has on no underpants.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The More I See You

My Favorite All Time Film From the 1970's!

John Beck is so sexy in this film. Susan and Marie were adorable. Love the Sidney Sheldon twists and turns (Master of the Game is a favorite of mine too). Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack-the best ever! The soundtrack definitely adds so much to the passion of this film. And what a change for Susan after the Rocky Horror Picture show. I have seen The Other Side of Midnight 14 times and it gets better every time.I thinkthis is a masterpiece (and yes there are some very trite lines)however, its a beautiful love story and reminiscent of the 1970's and the way we all were back then. I don't feel that all films have to be so intellectually stimulating that the critics will like them. This was so much better than Star Wars to me. I adore this film. Love it Love it! You got my vote! Wonderful forever!