---
title: "Night of the Juggler"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-juggler-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44686
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Night of the Juggler (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-juggler-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night of the Juggler is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by GCC Productions, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hardened ex-cop doggedly hunts a twisted psychotic through New York streets to rescue a kidnapped girl."

### Why Watch
- features intense urban pursuit
- stars james brolin

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains grim subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: This film features a kidnapping plot line set against a gritty urban backdrop.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, urban, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Butler
- **Networks / Studios**: GCC Productions, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Brolin** as *Sean Boyd*
- **Cliff Gorman** as *Gus Soltic*
- **Richard S. Castellano** as *Lt. Tonelli*
- **Linda Miller** as *Barbara Boyd*
- **Barton Heyman** as *Preacher*
- **Sully Boyar** as *Larry the Dog Catcher*
- **Julie Carmen** as *Maria*
- **Abby Bluestone** as *Kathy Boyd*
- **Dan Hedaya** as *Sgt. Otis Barnes*
- **Mandy Patinkin** as *Allesandro the Cabbie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Night of the Juggler released?
The film was released on June 6, 1980 in the US.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as an action, crime, and thriller film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Robert Butler.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The cast includes James Brolin, Cliff Gorman, Richard S. Castellano, Linda Miller, and Barton Heyman.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night of the Juggler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44686)
- [Night of the Juggler 61% (1980) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/237111-night-of-the-juggler)
- [Night of the Juggler (1980)](https://www.sms.cz/film/night-of-the-juggler)

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