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The Night Porter

1819741h 58mLiliana Cavani
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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"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.

WarDramaRomance
HotelUniformConcentration CampEroticismSadomasochismFlashbackVienna, AustriaGuiltWoman DirectorSubmission

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Night Porter (1974) 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 stars in The Night Porter?

The Night Porter stars Dirk Bogarde (Max), Charlotte Rampling (Lucia), Philippe Leroy (Klaus), Gabriele Ferzetti (Hans), Giuseppe Addobbati (Stumm). The film was directed by Liliana Cavani.

How long is The Night Porter?

The Night Porter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated 18.

Is The Night Porter worth watching?

The Night Porter holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of War, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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