The Night Porter
Il portiere di notte
“The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!”
Synopsis
A concentration camp survivor discovers her former torturer and lover working as a porter at a hotel in postwar Vienna. When the couple attempt to re-create their sadomasochistic relationship, his former SS comrades begin to stalk them.
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The Night Porter (1974) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-16
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Dirk Bogarde
Max
Charlotte Rampling
Lucia
Philippe Leroy
Klaus
Gabriele Ferzetti
Hans
Giuseppe Addobbati
Stumm
Isa Miranda
Countess Stein
Nino Bignamini
Adolph
Marino Masé
Atherton
Amadeo Amodio
Bert
Piero Vida
Day Porter
Geoffrey Copleston
Kurt
Manfred Freyberger
Dobson
Ugo Cardea
Mario
Hilda Gunther
Greta
Nora Ricci
The Neighbor
Piero Mazzinghi
Concierge
Kai-Siegfried Seefeld
Jacob
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Bit Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Liliana Cavani, Italo Moscati, Amedeo Pagani, Barbara Alberti
- Original Score
- Daniele Paris
- Original Title
- Il portiere di notte
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani, Italo Moscati, Amedeo Pagani, Barbara Alberti
Daniele Paris
Alfio Contini
Franco Arcalli
Esa De Simone, Robert Gordon Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Liliana Cavani
Director
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Italo Moscati
Screenplay
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Daniele Paris
Original Music Composer
Esa De Simone
Producer
Robert Gordon Edwards
Producer
Amedeo Pagani
Screenplay
Barbara Alberti
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Porter
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What is The Night Porter about?
A concentration camp survivor discovers her former torturer and lover working as a porter at a hotel in postwar Vienna. When the couple attempt to re-create their sadomasochistic relationship, his former SS comrades begin to stalk them.
Who directed The Night Porter?
The Night Porter was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in The Night Porter?
The principal cast of The Night Porter includes Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti, Giuseppe Addobbati.
When was The Night Porter released and how long is it?
The Night Porter was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Porter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Porter was composed by Daniele Paris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Porter?
The Night Porter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).