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La Notte (1961)

โ€œA new genre of motion picture... to make you think and feel.โ€

7.9/10 ยท 760 votes 2h 2m nr RomanceDrama

#3 of 13 films from 1961 #58 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni ยท Written by Ennio Flaiano, Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra

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Overview

A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan.

Cast

Marcello Mastroiannias Giovanni Pontano
Jeanne Moreauas Lidia
Monica Vittias Valentina Gherardini
Bernhard Wickias Tommaso Garani
Rosy Mazzacuratias Rosy
Maria Pia Luzias Un'invitata
Guido A. Marsanas Fanti
Vittorio Bertolini
Vincenzo Corbellaas Mr. Gherardini
Ugo Fortunatias Cesarino
Gitt Magrinias Signora Gherardini
Giorgio Negroas Roberto
Roberta Speronias Beatrice
Umberto Ecoas Man at the Party (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJanuary 24, 1961
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” about the same as the 1961 average of 121 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleLa notte
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0054130

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Questions

How long is La Notte?
La Notte runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is La Notte worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 760 votes, which places it #3 of 13 films released in 1961 in this index (top 85%) and #58 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed La Notte?
La Notte was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Other well-rated titles by the same director: L'Eclisse (1962), L'Avventura (1960), Red Desert (1964).
Who stars in La Notte?
Marcello Mastroianni as Giovanni Pontano; Jeanne Moreau as Lidia; Monica Vitti as Valentina Gherardini; Bernhard Wicki as Tommaso Garani; Rosy Mazzacurati as Rosy; Maria Pia Luzi as Un'invitata.
What is La Notte rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for La Notte?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5329.

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