A Night In Heaven poster

A Night In Heaven (1983)

"In class, he's just another face in the crowd. In "Heaven", the hottest dance club in town, he's the main attraction."

4.519831h 23mEN
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by John G. Avildsen

Rating

4.5/10

Runtime

1h 23m

Language

EN

Release

November 18, 1983

Director

John G. Avildsen

Official Trailer

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Overview

Faye Hanlon is a community-college professor with an emotionally depressed husband and an abundance of sexual frustration. Her sister drags her to a male strip-club for a girls-night out, where she discovers that one of the dancers is her failing student Rick Monroe, a.k.a. "Ricky the Rocket". A hea...

Cast

Christopher Atkins

Christopher Atkins

Rick

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Faye

Robert Logan

Robert Logan

Whitney

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Patsy

Deney Terrio

Deney Terrio

Tony

Sandra Beall

Sandra Beall

Slick

Alix Elias

Alix Elias

Shirley

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Mrs. Johnson

Amy Lyndon

Amy Lyndon

Eve

Fred Buch

Fred Buch

Jack Hobbs

Karen Margaret Cole

Karen Margaret Cole

Louise

Don Cox

Don Cox

Revere

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Night In Heaven (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Faye Hanlon is a community-college professor with an emotionally depressed husband and an abundance of sexual frustration. Her sister drags her to a male strip-club for a girls-night out, where she discovers that one of the dancers is her failing student Rick Monroe, a.k.a. "Ricky the Rocket". A heated affair between teacher & student ensues, as Faye struggles to reconcile her emotions and make consequential life choices: Continue her lustful sessions with the studly-but-shallow teen stripper? Or break it off with Ricky & work to salvage her marriage to the loving-but-distant husband?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Night In Heaven. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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