Night of Courage (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Night of Courage is a drama and tv movie film directed by Elliot Silverstein.
What it’s about. A young man is beaten to death. Now it's believed that he sought out sanctuary in the house of a man (Hughes), and that the man threw him out. And it's also believed that the boy being Hispanic was probably part of a gang and that the whole thing was gang related, so the police don't consider any need to investigate the incident. But a teacher (Kelly) doesn't believe this, and sets out to find out what happened that night by talking to the man, but he doesn't want to talk about it.
Who’s in it. Night of Courage stars Daniel Hugh Kelly as Paul Forrest, Barnard Hughes as Abner Abelsen, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Abby Abelsen and Lili Taylor as Marina, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of Courage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of Courage (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of Courage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Night of Courage?
- Night of Courage stars Daniel Hugh Kelly, Barnard Hughes, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lili Taylor and Kevin Dunn.
- When was Night of Courage released?
- Night of Courage was released in 1987.