The Night Porter (1974)
The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!
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.
Director: Liliana Cavani
Genre: War, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: April 3, 1974
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Liliana Cavani (Screenplay)
- Barbara Alberti (Story)
- Italo Moscati (Screenplay)
- Amedeo Pagani (Screenplay)
- Barbara Alberti (Screenplay)
Music: Daniele Paris
Cinematography: Alfio Contini
Editing: Franco Arcalli
Production: Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Country: Italy, France
Language: Deutsch, Latin, English
Original Language: it
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
hotel, uniform, concentration camp, eroticism, sadomasochism, flashback, vienna, austria, guilt, woman director, submission, sexual dysfunction, dominance submissiveness, 1950s, porter, nazi war criminal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Night Porter stars Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti, Giuseppe Addobbati, Isa Miranda.
- How long is The Night Porter?
- The Night Porter has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Night Porter?
- The Night Porter is a War, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Night Porter produced?
- The Night Porter was produced in Italy, France.
- What are the themes of The Night Porter?
- The themes of The Night Porter include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.