The Scent of the Night
1998, Italian. Directed by Claudio Caligari.
A former policeman turns full-time robber and goes on a downward spiral of crime in 1970s Rome.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Claudio CaligariDirector
- Valerio MastandreaRemo Guerra
- Marco GialliniMaurizio Leggeri
- Giorgio TirabassiRoberto Salvo
- Alessia FugardiRita
- Emanuel BevilacquaMarco 'Rozzo' Lorusso
- Francesca D'AlojaFake Rich Woman
- Little TonyLittle Tony
- Giampiero LisarelliAttilio
- Elda AlviginiMichela
- Federico PacificiMezzalira
- Stella VordemannPolitician's Daughter
- Raffaele VannoliJunkie Robber #1
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1998
- Original title
- L'odore della notte
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Claudio Caligari
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What The Scent of the Night is based on
The Scent of the Night is based on The Scent of the Night (2001) by Andrea Camilleri.
True story · 2001
The Scent of the Night
By Andrea Camilleri
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The Scent of the Night: quick answers
Is The Scent of the Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scent of the Night?
The Scent of the Night runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Scent of the Night have a post-credits scene?
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The Scent of the Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Scent of the Night yet.
Which OTT platform is The Scent of the Night on?
The Scent of the Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scent of the Night?
If you liked The Scent of the Night, try The Big Fake, Little Caesar, Piranhas.
Who directed The Scent of the Night?
The Scent of the Night (1998) was directed by Claudio Caligari and stars Valerio Mastandrea, Marco Giallini, Giorgio Tirabassi.
What is The Scent of the Night based on?
The Scent of the Night is based on The Scent of the Night (2001) by Andrea Camilleri.