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Who's That Knocking at My Door? (1968): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Who's That Knocking at My Door? (1968) movie poster

Who's That Knocking at My Door? is a 1968 romantic drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Harvey Keitel, Anne Collette and Harry Northup. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $16,085 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$16.1K
Metascore
63
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Who's That Knocking at My Door? (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Martin Scorsese
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Who's That Knocking at My Door? About?

The premise of Who's That Knocking at My Door? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Living in New York City, J.R., a young Italian-American man, unexpectedly finds himself falling for a woman with a complicated history. As their relationship deepens, his strong Catholic beliefs and sense of morality are challenged, creating an internal conflict that threatens to consume him and jeopardize their chance at happiness. He must confront his values and make difficult choices.

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Themes & Keywords

· 49 tags
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • rape
  • male pubic hair
  • sex
  • knocking on a door
  • catholic guilt
  • new york city
  • italian american
  • sexual fantasy
  • pubic hair
+37 more
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • prostitute
  • prostitution
  • sex work
  • sex worker
  • sex scene
  • boyfriend girlfriend conflict
  • street fight
  • erotica
  • circle of friends
  • title based on song
  • fantasy sequence
  • girl
  • flashback
  • young man
  • religion
  • confession
  • violence
  • temptation
  • street gang
  • salvation
  • redemption
  • morality
  • machismo
  • little italy
  • fight
  • ethnic identity
  • coming of age
  • gun
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • directorial debut
  • catholicism
  • independent film
  • bed
  • bar
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Cast & crew

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Cast

Harvey Keitel leads the cast, with Anne Collette and Harry Northup. Directed by Martin Scorsese; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Martin Scorsese

More films directed by Martin Scorsese, best-rated first: Goodfellas, The Irishman, Mean Streets and Raging Bull.

Full filmography
Ratings

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Who's That Knocking at My Door? 63 on Metacritic.

Plot

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Plot Summary

What happens in Who's That Knocking at My Door? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, J.R., portrayed by Harvey Keitel, embodies the essence of a traditional Catholic Italian-American youth. He thrives within a closely-knit group of friends, engaging in spirited revelry and camaraderie. As the allure of adulthood beckons him, J.R.’s world shifts dramatically when he encounters a mesmerizing local girl on the Staten Island Ferry. This chance meeting ignites an unexpected longing for stability and a desire to start a family. His affection for her deepens, prompting him to make a profound decision to abstain from intimacy, believing she is untouched by past tribulations.

Full summary

The whole story of Who's That Knocking at My Door?, scene by scene

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Box office

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Box Office

Who's That Knocking at My Door? grossed $16,085 worldwide.

1968 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.1K

International
$16.1K
Videos

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Who's That Knocking at My Door?.

Who's That Knocking at My Door? - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Who's That Knocking at My Door??

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Who's That Knocking at My Door? Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “I Call First” and “¿Quién llama a mi puerta?”.

Also known as
  • I Call First
  • ¿Quién llama a mi puerta?
  • Quem Bate a Minha Porta?
  • J.R.
  • Bring on the Dancing Girls
  • Kuka kolkuttaa ovelleni
  • Chi sta bussando alla mia porta?
  • 谁在敲我的门
  • Wer klopft denn da an meine Tür?
  • Кой чука на вратата
  • Кто стучится в дверь ко мне?
  • Vem knackar på min dörr?
+5 more
  • Kdo to klepe na moje dveře
  • Kto mi to klope na dvere?
  • 누가 내 문을 두드리는가?
  • Ki kopog az ajtómon?
  • מי זה דופק על דלתי

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FAQ

Who's That Knocking at My Door? FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Who's That Knocking at My Door?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Who's That Knocking at My Door??

Who's That Knocking at My Door? runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Who's That Knocking at My Door? released?

Who's That Knocking at My Door? was released on September 8, 1968.

Who directed Who's That Knocking at My Door??

Who's That Knocking at My Door? was directed by Martin Scorsese.

More films by Martin Scorsese

Who is in the cast of Who's That Knocking at My Door??

Who's That Knocking at My Door? stars Harvey Keitel, Anne Collette and Harry Northup, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Who's That Knocking at My Door? make at the box office?

Who's That Knocking at My Door? grossed $16,085 worldwide.

How is Who's That Knocking at My Door? rated?

Who's That Knocking at My Door? has 63 on Metacritic.

Does Who's That Knocking at My Door? have a post-credit scene?

No. Who's That Knocking at My Door? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Who's That Knocking at My Door? in?

The original language of Who's That Knocking at My Door? is Korean.

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