King of the Night
1975, Portuguese. Directed by Héctor Babenco.
In the 1940s, São Paulo nightlife is the setting for Tezinho's love affairs. In love with Aninha, he needs to get away from the girl and ends up getting involved with other women, including an obsessive relationship with a prostitute.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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King of the Night is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Héctor BabencoDirector
- Paulo JoséTertuliano
- Marília PêraPupi
- Vic MilitelloMaria das Graças
- Isadora de FariasMaria do Socorro
- Cristina PereiraMaria das Dores
- Yara AmaralMãe de Tézinho
- Márcia RealDona Sinhá
- Ivete BonfáAgripina
- Dorothée Marie BouvyerAninha
- Emílio FontanaPai de Tézinho
- Neusa BorgesProstituta
- Neusa BorgesCast
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1975
- Original title
- O Rei da Noite
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Héctor Babenco, Orlando Senna
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King of the Night runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does King of the Night have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is King of the Night on?
King of the Night is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of the Night?
If you liked King of the Night, try Fire with Fire, Not Easily Broken, Nine Lives.
Who directed King of the Night?
King of the Night (1975) was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars Paulo José, Marília Pêra, Vic Militello.