

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.

Paulo José
Tertuliano
Lead
Marília Pêra
Pupi

Vic Militello
Maria das Graças

Isadora de Farias
Maria do Socorro

Cristina Pereira
Maria das Dores

Yara Amaral
Mãe de Tézinho

Márcia Real
Dona Sinhá

Ivete Bonfá
Agripina
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Héctor Babenco's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. King of the Night is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”