NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER

USA | 1980 | DCP | 101 min.
Director: Robert Butler
Cast: James Brolin, Cliff Gorman, Dan Hedaya

In a frenzied, sweat-soaked race across the wreckage of late-’70s New York, a former cop (James Brolin, in his finest leading role) hunts the deranged kidnapper of his daughter—mistaken for the child of a wealthy tycoon. As the clock ticks, the chase barrels through crumbling neighborhoods, sleazy dives, and shadowy tunnels, with violence lurking around every corner. A cult favorite for fans of NYC filmmaking in the “Fun City” era, this relentlessly gritty action thriller begins with a premise that nods to Kurosawa’s High and Low, but ultimately creates its own unique propulsive energy. Night of the Juggler has been out of circulation for years and can now be seen in a new 4K restoration. “Big fan of this film… Lots of old school, sleazy NYC on display here.” (Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Baker).