Color of Night (1994) is a psychological thriller film directed by Richard Rush and starring Bruce Willis as Bill Capa, a New York psychoanalyst who develops psychosomatic color blindness after witnessing the suicide of a patient. He travels to Los Angeles to stay with a friend, fellow therapist Dr. Bob Moore (Scott Bakula), who invites him to sit in on a group therapy session. However, Bob is brutally murdered, and Bill is plunged into the mystery of his friend's death.
Bill is assigned to take over Bob's therapy group, which includes a variety of troubled individuals, including Sondra (Lesley Ann Warren), a nymphomaniac; Clark (Brad Dourif), a compulsive counter; Buck (Lance Henriksen), an ex-cop with a violent temper; Casey (Kevin J. O'Connor), a man who believes he is possessed by a demon; and Richie (Jane March), a young woman with multiple personality disorder.
Bill is immediately drawn to Richie, and they begin a passionate affair. However, Bill soon realizes that Richie is more dangerous than she seems. She is also connected to Bob's murder, and she is determined to keep Bill from finding out the truth.
As Bill delves deeper into the mystery of Bob's murder, he begins to unravel his multiple personalities. He also discovers that he is in over his head, and that his own life is in danger.
Color of Night is a dark and suspenseful film that explores the themes of identity, obsession, and betrayal. It features strong performances from Willis and March, as well as a supporting cast that includes Lesley Ann Warren, Brad Dourif, Lance Henriksen, and Kevin J. O'Connor. The film is also notable for its erotic content and its exploration of the human psyche.
The film was not a critical or commercial success upon its release, but it has since become a cult classic. It is a film that is best appreciated by viewers who are open to its dark and disturbing themes.
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Cast
- Bruce Willis as Dr. Bill Capa
- Jane March as Rose/Richie
- Rubén Blades as Hector Martinez
- Lesley Ann Warren as Sondra Dorio
- Scott Bakula as Bob Moore
- Brad Dourif as Clark
- Lance Henriksen as Buck
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Casey Heinz
- Andrew Lowery as Dale Dexter
- Eriq La Salle as Anderson
- Jeff Corey as Dr Larry Ashland
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Michelle
- Shirley Knight as Edith Niedelmeyer
Director: Richard Rush
Writers: Billy Ray, Matthew Chapman
Box Office Gross: $19,726,050
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Genre: drama mystery romance thriller
Release Date: August 19, 1994