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Romantic drama

King of the Night (1975): Cast

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King of the Night is a 1975 romantic drama directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Dorothée Marie Bouvyer as Aninha, Cristina Pereira and Paulo José. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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King of the Night (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Héctor Babenco
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is King of the Night About?

The premise of King of the Night without spoilers.

Set in São Paulo’s vibrant 1940s nightlife, the film follows Tezinho as he navigates a series of love affairs. Though devoted to Aninha, he distances himself from her and becomes entangled with several women, culminating in a consuming, obsessive liaison with a prostitute.

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Cast & crew

King of the Night Cast & Characters

Dorothée Marie Bouvyer leads the cast as Aninha, with Cristina Pereira as Maria das Dores and Paulo José as Tertuliano. Directed by Héctor Babenco; 23 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Héctor Babenco

More films directed by Héctor Babenco: My Hindu Friend, Foolish Heart, At Play in the Fields of the Lord and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Full filmography

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FAQ

King of the Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of King of the Night, each answered in a sentence.

How long is King of the Night?

King of the Night runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was King of the Night released?

King of the Night was released on November 20, 1975.

Who directed King of the Night?

King of the Night was directed by Héctor Babenco.

More films by Héctor Babenco

Who is in the cast of King of the Night?

King of the Night stars Dorothée Marie Bouvyer as Aninha, Cristina Pereira as Maria das Dores and Paulo José as Tertuliano, among 23 credited actors.

Does King of the Night have a post-credit scene?

No. King of the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is King of the Night in?

The original language of King of the Night is Portuguese.

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