The Night Porter(1974)
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The Night Porter 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.
The Night Porter (1974) is a war, drama and romance film directed by Liliana Cavani, released on April 3, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy and Gabriele Ferzetti. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 395 ratings.
- Director:
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers:
- Barbara Alberti, Liliana Cavani, Italo Moscati
- Producers:
- Esa De Simone, Robert Gordon Edwards
- Cinematographer:
- Alfio Contini
- Composer:
- Daniele Paris
- Production:
- Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Status:
- Released
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The Night Porter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Max
Charlotte Rampling
as Lucia
Philippe Leroy
as Klaus
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Hans
Giuseppe Addobbati
as Stumm
Isa Miranda
as Countess Stein
Nino Bignamini
as Adolph
Marino Masé
as Atherton
Amadeo Amodio
as Bert
Piero Vida
as Day Porter
Geoffrey Copleston
as Kurt
Manfred Freyberger
as Dobson
Key crew
Directed by Liliana Cavani, written by Barbara Alberti, Liliana Cavani and Italo Moscati, produced by Esa De Simone and Robert Gordon Edwards.
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The Night Porter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 395 ratings.
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The Night Porter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night Porter online?
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The Night Porter (1974) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Night Porter?
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The main cast of The Night Porter (1974) includes Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti and Giuseppe Addobbati. The film was directed by Liliana Cavani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night Porter released?
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The Night Porter was released on April 3, 1974 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Night Porter worth watching?
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The Night Porter (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 395 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Night Porter?
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