-
Night Porter (The) AKA Il portiere di notte AKA Portier de nuit (1974)
The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!Director: Liliana Cavani
Year of Copyright: 1973
Year of Production: 1973
OVERALL: Draw-
-
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Opening and end credits are letterboxed at 1.89:1 while the body of the film is windowboxed at 1.78:1.
Comes with a liner notes essay by scholar Annette Insdorf. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:
-
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Ĺsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:
-
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Ĺsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE (DVD)
* The Film
Interview with director Liliana Cavani (4:44)
DISC TWO (Soundtrack CD) -
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Posters
Cast & Crew List (2:30) -
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Digipak
-
Special thanks to Rewind user marlan for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Biographies:
- Lilian Cavani (1 page)
- Charlotte Rampling (2 pages)
- Dirk Bogarde (2 pages)
Filmographies:
- Lilian Cavani (1 page)
- Charlotte Rampling (2 pages)
- Dirk Bogarde (2 pages)
Technical Information (1 page) -
Subtitles:English and Spanish HoH (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:All extras are in Spanish.
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Ĺsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:
-
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Ĺsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Women of the Resistance" 1965 documentary (49:56)
2014 introduction by director Liliana Cavani (4:55)
2014 interview with director Liliana Cavani (8:33) -
Subtitles:English
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a 2K digital restoration.
Comes with an essay by scholar Gaetana Marrone, author of The Gaze and the Labyrinth: The Cinema of Liliana Cavani, and an excerpt from a 1975 interview with Cavani. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio Commentary with film historians Robert Sommer & Dr. Gerd Naumann (2021)
-
Extras:"The Reception of The Night Porter" film historian Professor Dr. Marcus Stiglegger in conversation with filmmaker Monika Treut (17:54)
2014 introduction by director Liliana Cavani (4:56, in Italian with German subtitles)
U.S. Video Trailer Recreated in 2021 (1:33, in English)
Still Gallery (21:48) -
Subtitles:German
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
-
Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Extra are in German unless otherwise noted. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
Audio Commentary with film historians Robert Sommer & Dr. Gerd Naumann (2021)
U.S. Video Trailer Recreated in 2021 (1:33, in English)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio Commentary with film historians Robert Sommer & Dr. Gerd Naumann (2021)
"To Encapsulate Meaning" 2021 interview with director Liliana Cavani (31:36, in Italian with optional German subtitles)
"The Story Behind" 2021 interview with co-writer Italo Moscati (41:25, in Italian with optional German subtitles)
"Sadiconazista: The Sexualization of National Socialism in Film" 2021 documentary (40:49)
"The Reception of The Night Porter" film historian Professor Dr. Marcus Stiglegger in conversation with filmmaker Monika Treut (18:39)
"Charlotte Rampling: The Reality of Emotions" 2020 nterview with actress Charlotte Rampling (30:29, in English with optional German subtitles)
2014 introduction by director Liliana Cavani (4:56, in Italian with German subtitles)
U.S. Video Trailer Recreated in 2021 (1:33, in English)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (1:25, in Italian)
Press Gallery (11:18)
Still Gallery (22:42)
DISC THREE (DVD Copy)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with film historians Robert Sommer & Dr. Gerd Naumann (2021)
"The Reception of The Night Porter" film historian Professor Dr. Marcus Stiglegger in conversation with filmmaker Monika Treut (17:54)
2014 introduction by director Liliana Cavani (4:56, in Italian with German subtitles)
U.S. Video Trailer Recreated in 2021 (1:33, in English)
Still Gallery (21:48) -
Subtitles:English, German
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
-
Notes:Features a 4K digital restoration.
Extras are in German unless otherwise noted.
Comes with a book section with a German-language essay by film historian Prof. Dr. Marcus Stiglegger.
Available in three covers:
- Cover A limited to 333 copies;
- Cover B limited to 333 copies;
- Cover C limited to 333 copies. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Interview with Liliana Cavani (4:44)
-
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:2012 interview with director Liliana Cavani (18:21)
2012 interview with co-writer Italo Moscati (11:36) -
Subtitles:Italian HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:2002 interview with director Liliana Cavani
Biographies and Filmographies
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:Italian
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
French Dolby Digital 1.0
Italian Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Cast & Crew Biographies and Filmographies
Poster Gallery
Photo Gallery
Bonus Trailers:
– "La Dolce Vita"
– "El Inocente"
– "Me Casé con una Bruja"
– "Huidos"
– "Esquilache" -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:2012 interview with director Liliana Cavani (18:21)
2012 interview with co-writer Italo Moscati (11:36)
2012 interview with actress Charlotte Rampling (9:29, in English -
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:The 16:9 image has been upscaled from the 4:3 letterbox master which had 1.89:1 framed credits and a 1.78:1 windowbox for the body of the film; as such, the body of the film fills 16:9 televisions but the credits are now cropped on the sides.
Unless noted, extras are in Italian with forced English subtitles. -
Special thanks to Rewind user baggish for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: Draw
The US reissue has an anamorphic transfer, the original mono track, and lengthy exclusive extras.
The Wicked-Vision release comes from a 2018 4K restoration and has exclusive extras.
The UK release is upscaled but has a DTS track and Dolby 5.1 and 2.0 stereo remixes and exclusive interviews, though note it lacks the original mono track.
-
CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (117:16 NTSC).
- R0 Denmark- Soul Media - No cuts (112:43 PAL).
- R0 Finland- Soul Media - No cuts (112:43 PAL).
- R0 Limited Edition Germany- ZYX Music - No cuts (112:36 PAL).
- R0 Scandinavia- Future Film - No cuts (112:43).
- R0 Spain- Diario El Pais - No cuts (112:40 PAL).
- R0 Sweden- Soul Media - No cuts (112:43 PAL).
- R1 Reissue America- Criterion Collection - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Weltkino - No cuts.
- R2 Limited Edition Germany- Wicked-Vision - No cuts.
- R2 Standard Edition Germany- ZYX Music - No cuts (112:36 PAL).
- R2 Italy- General Video - No cuts.
- R2 Italy- Instituto Luce - No cuts (~113:00 PAL).
- R2 Spain- Vellavisión - No cuts (112:09 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (112:51 PAL).
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 01/07/03
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 26/03/23UPDATE LOG:
01/07/03: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
15/03/11: Addition of the German and Spanish edition.
27/11/19: Added Germany LE, Scandinavia, US reissue, ASINs.
20/11/20: Typo.
04/12/20: Updated title.
29/04/22: Added Germany, updated title, tagline, dates, caps-a-holic, revised specs.
26/03/23: Addition of the Spain release.
-
Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.