White Nights
1957, Italian. Directed by Luchino Visconti.
A middle-aged man meets a young woman who is waiting on a canal bridge for her lover's return.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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White Nights is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Luchino ViscontiDirector
- Maria SchellNatalia
- Marcello MastroianniMario
- Jean MaraisL'Inquilino
- Marcella RovenaLa Padrona della Pensione
- Maria ZanoliLa Domestica
- Elena FanceraLa Cassiera
- Lanfranco CeccarelliUn Coinvolto nella Rissa
- Angelo GalassiUn Coinvolto nella Rissa
- Renato TerraUn Coinvolto nella Rissa
- Corrado PaniUn Giovinastro
- Dirk SandersIl Ballerino
- Clara CalamaiLa Prostituta
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1957
- Original title
- Le notti bianche
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
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White Nights: quick answers
Is White Nights worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 271 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Nights?
White Nights runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does White Nights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Nights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Nights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Nights is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Nights on?
White Nights is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Nights?
If you liked White Nights, try The Star Maker, Don't Move, Call Me by Your Name.
Who directed White Nights?
White Nights (1957) was directed by Luchino Visconti and stars Maria Schell, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean Marais.