Eight Crazy Nights

Eight Crazy Nights

Year: 2002

Runtime: 76 min

Director: Seth Kearsley

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Davey Stone, a troubled young man with a history of run-ins with the law and a penchant for alcohol, is ordered to perform community service. His assignment places him under the watchful eye of a strict, elderly referee. Davey must then confront his destructive lifestyle and attempt to overcome his bad habits while navigating the challenges of his unexpected role.

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1

Davey's Troubled Past

In the small town of Dukesberry, New Hampshire, 33-year-old Jewish man Davey Stone faces the repercussions of his troubled past. His reputation in the community is marred by a series of misdeeds including dining and dashing and attempting to evade arrest.

Dukesberry, New Hampshire
2

Court Appearance

Davey appears in court due to his numerous transgressions, where the judge must decide his fate. Whitey Duvall, a compassionate volunteer referee, speaks on his behalf, passionately advocating for a lighter punishment.

Dukesberry Courthouse
3

Community Service Sentence

Thanks to Whitey's argument, the judge opts for community service instead of a harsher prison sentence. Davey is assigned to referee matches for Whitey’s Youth Basketball League, with the warning that failure to comply could land him in prison for ten years.

Dukesberry
4

Referee Debut

On his first day as a referee, Davey struggles to maintain control of the game, resorting to his usual antics of taunting players. The chaos escalates when Whitey unexpectedly suffers a seizure, causing Davey to forfeit the game.

Local Basketball Court
5

Meeting Jennifer

To comfort Davey after the game, Whitey takes him to a local mall, where they meet Jennifer Friedman, Davey's childhood crush. Now a single mother, Jennifer's 10-year-old son, Benjamin, is instantly drawn to Davey’s charismatic personality.

Local Mall
6

Developing Friendship

As time progresses, Davey engages in basketball activities with Benjamin at the community center, forming an unexpected friendship. However, Jennifer soon chastises Davey for negatively influencing her son due to his unsportsmanlike antics.

Community Center
7

Trailer Fire Incident

One evening, after reflecting on their past changes, Davey returns home only to find his trailer ablaze. In a frantic attempt to save a precious Hanukkah card from his deceased parents, he rushes into the flaming trailer.

Davey's Trailer
8

Living with Whitey

After the fire, Whitey offers Davey a place to stay with him and his diabetic twin sister, Eleanore. This new living arrangement comes with strict household rules and a warning that breaking any of them would lead to eviction.

Whitey's Home
9

Confronting the Past

Haunted by memories of his parents' tragic accident, Davey struggles with grief and anger, causing him to lash out at Whitey and Eleanore. Unable to cope, he ultimately leaves their home in a fit of despair.

Whitey's Home
10

Moment of Desperation

Spending an entire day consumed by grief, Davey resorts to drinking to numb his pain. That night, he breaks into the closed mall, where his parents' memories and the store mascots push him to confront unresolved grief.

Closed Mall
11

Revelation and Arrest

Amidst his emotional breakdown, Davey opens the Hanukkah card from his parents, allowing himself to finally cry. Just as he breaks down, the police arrive to arrest him for trespassing, but he narrowly escapes and boards a bus to New York City.

Closed Mall
12

Symbolic Bus Journey

While en route to New York City, the bus gets halted due to all four rear tires being punctured by a rogue thumbtack. This moment serves as a symbolic reminder of the Hanukkah Miracle, inspiring Davey to seek redemption.

On the Bus
13

All-Star Banquet

Davey tracks down Whitey at the All-Star Banquet, which honors community service. When Whitey is passed over for an award he deserves, Davey takes a stand, advocating for Whitey's contributions to Dukesberry.

Banquet Hall
14

Community Recognition

Inspired by Davey's passionate defense, the townspeople gather to acknowledge Whitey's unwavering commitment. The Mayor awards Whitey the Dukesberry All-Star Patch as the community expresses their gratitude for his dedication.

Dukesberry
15

A Happy Ending

In a heartwarming conclusion, Davey reconciles with Jennifer while Whitey humorously claims it's the 'happiest seizure of his life.' This moment encapsulates the overarching themes of redemption, community, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Dukesberry

Last Updated: November 19, 2024 at 18:13

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