The Night Porter 1974
“The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Networks
- Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
What is The Night Porter?
The Night Porter is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under War, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 3, 1974
- Studios
- Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Genres
- War, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés
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Overview
The Night Porter is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under War, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Lotar Film Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Holocaust survivor confronts her former tormentor, now a hotel porter, in postwar Vienna.”
- Intense performances
- Atmospheric period setting
- Bold exploration of taboo dynamics
- Graphic sexual content may unsettle viewers
- Depicts disturbing wartime trauma
Watch it if you appreciate daring, character‑driven dramas that probe dark historical and sexual themes.
The film contains explicit sexual violence and unsettling wartime references, suited for mature audiences.
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When was The Night Porter released?
It was released in the United States on October 1, 1974.
What is the primary setting of the film?
The story takes place in postwar Vienna.
Which genres describe The Night Porter?
It is classified as a war, drama, and romance film.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑eight minutes.
What central conflict drives the plot?
A concentration‑camp survivor encounters her former SS torturer, now a hotel porter, and their attempt to revive a sadomasochistic relationship draws the attention of his former comrades.
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