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A Noite Americana

La Nuit américaine · François Truffaut

1h 55min 12+ Release: 05/24/1973 Comédia Drama

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A Noite Americana is a comédia e drama movie released in 1973, directed by François Truffaut, starring Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese e Dani. It runs 1h 55min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Arte Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

Uma declaração de amor ao cinema

Um dos filmes que melhor representa as loucuras que se passam em um set de filmagem. Um ator que fica deprimido porque sua noiva sai com um dublê, uma atriz que se entregou às bebidas e não consegue lembrar de suas falas e muitas outras confusões, que o diretor deve fazer de tudo para contornar, até gravarem uma das cenas mais importantes do filme: a que o dia deve ser transformado em noite artificialmente.

Where to watch A Noite Americana

Streaming

Arte Amazon Channel

Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026

Cast of A Noite Americana

12 actors

Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker

Valentina Cortese as Séverine

Dani as Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl

Alexandra Stewart as Stacey

Jean-Pierre Aumont as Alexandre

Jean Champion as Bertrand, the Producer

Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alphonse

François Truffaut as Ferrand, the Director

See full cast (12)

Niké Arrighi as Odile, the Makeup Artist

Nathalie Baye as Joelle, the Script Girl

Maurice Seveno as TV Reporter David Markham as Doctor Michael Nelson

Director: François Truffaut
Cinematography: Pierre-William Glenn
Editing: Yann Dedet, Martine Barraqué
Music: Georges Delerue
Production: Marcel Berbert
Screenplay: François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Suzanne Schiffman

Where you've seen the cast of A Noite Americana

Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker is also in Assassinato no Expresso Oriente (1974), Cassino Royale (1967) and O Magnífico (1973)
Alexandra Stewart as Stacey is also in Busca Frenética (1988), A Maldição dos Gatos (1977) and Tarzan, o Magnífico (1960)

Frequently asked questions about A Noite Americana

Where to watch A Noite Americana?

In Brazil, A Noite Americana is available on Arte Amazon Channel.

Is A Noite Americana on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Arte Amazon Channel.

Is A Noite Americana on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, A Noite Americana was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Arte Amazon Channel.

How long is A Noite Americana?

A Noite Americana runs 1h 55min (115 minutes).

What is the age rating of A Noite Americana?

In Brazil, it is rated 12+.

What year did A Noite Americana come out?

A Noite Americana came out in 1973.

A Noite Americana details

Status: Released
Original title: La Nuit américaine
Original language: French
Countries: France, Italy
Production companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)