Run All Night

About Run All Night

'Run All Night' is a gripping thriller released in 2015. It is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and showcases a powerful story of a hitman forced to take on his boss to protect his estranged son. The movie's plot is packed with tension, suspense and dynamic performances by the cast.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Roy Lee, Michael Tadross, and Brooklyn Weaver. The movie was shot in New York City and around Gravesend, Brooklyn. The locales provide a gritty and realistic backdrop for the story.

Actors

• Liam Neeson plays Jimmy Conlon, the tormented, ageing mob hitman. His performance was marked by intense emotion and physicality.
• Ed Harris plays the eerie yet charismatic mob boss, Shawn Maguire. Harris got under the skin of his character, making it memorable.
• Joel Kinnaman plays Mike Conlon, Jimmy's estranged son. Kinnaman incorporated authenticity into his portrayal, providing a juxtaposition to his on-screen father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Liam Neeson and Jaume Collet-Serra have previously worked together in Unknown (2011) and Non-Stop (2014).
• Run All Night is one of Liam Neeson's highest-grossing movies.
• The film includes a fight scene in a bar that contains no music - to heighten the tension.

Awards

The film, while appreciated for its performances, did not bag any significant awards.

Quotes

• "I've done terrible things in my life. Things for which I can never be forgiven. I betrayed my family. I betrayed my friends. And I betrayed myself."
• "I'm the only one ever cared about you. And all of that ended an hour ago when you killed my son."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for Run All Night was composed by Tom Holkenborg.
• The soundtrack includes intense, moody tracks that align perfectly with the movie’s grim atmosphere.
• Some of the remarkable songs include ‘St. Patrick's Day’, ‘Get Back Here’, and ‘The Most Dangerous Man’.