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Three perspectives, one wild night, and a dress that will never be the same.

FOUR TIMES THAT NIGHT

an explosive look into the psychology of a woman in love

1971 · 1h 23m · R · Comedy / Romance / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

John and Tina meet in a park one day. They immediately hit it off and go out on a date later that evening. Then late that night, Tina returns to her apartment with her expensive new dress badly torn apart, and John's forehead boasts some suspicous scratches. Three different people, John, Tina, and a doorman, give three separate and different perspectives on what happened that night before the truth is revealed.

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Proof that a ripped dress can spark more drama than a murder.

Programmer's Pick

Mario Bava trades horror for hijinks in this stylish romp where a single evening—and a single torn dress—gets four very different retellings. If you like your Rashomon with a side of risqué Euro-comedy, buckle up for swirling perspectives, suspicious scratches, and a plot that changes depending on who's talking.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Four Times That Night about?

Four Times That Night is a 1971 Germany-Italy comedy, romance, and thriller film directed by Mario Bava about a night out gone awry, told from multiple conflicting perspectives.

Details & Specs
Director
Mario Bava
Writers
Carl Ross, Mario Moroni, Guido Leoni
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
Germany, Italy
Language
German, Italian, English
Also Known As
Four Times That Night

Synopsis

While walking in the park with her dog in Castel Fusano, Tina flirts with Gianni, a playboy in a fancy sport car. They schedule a date for that evening, and she wears her most elegant and expensive dress. They go to a night club, where they meet some of Gianni's friends: Duccio, Sergio and Pino. Gianni tries to abuse her, but she manages to escape, returns home and tells her version of the facts to her mother, Sofia who is more worried about how she has torn the expensive and elegant dress than for her daughter. Gianni returns to the restaurant with some suspicious scratches on his forehead, he claims to have conquered the girl who had to leave first. The doorman of Gianni's palace tells a completely different version stating that the two entered at night bringing with them two friends named Giorgio and Esmeralda, finally even a psychoanalyst exposes his version of the facts. But the truth is revealed at the end.

Why Cult

Multi-Perspective Storytelling

Three separate characters recount the same event, each with their own version of what really happened that night, keeping you guessing until the end.

Bava Does Comedy

Legendary director Mario Bava, known for his horror films, turns his hand to a playful blend of comedy, romance, and thriller.

Euro Ensemble Cast

Daniela Giordano, Brett Halsey, and a lively supporting cast deliver a night full of misunderstandings and tangled relationships.

Fashion and Mischief

A glamorous dress, a suspicious set of scratches, and one mother's misplaced priorities add stylish chaos to the nocturnal misadventures.

Questions from the Vault

What is Four Times That Night about? +

Four Times That Night is a 1971 Germany-Italy comedy, romance, and thriller film directed by Mario Bava about a night out gone awry, told from multiple conflicting perspectives.

When was Four Times That Night released? +

Four Times That Night was released in 1971.

Who directed Four Times That Night? +

Four Times That Night was directed by Mario Bava.

How long is Four Times That Night? +

Four Times That Night has a runtime of 83 minutes.

What genre is Four Times That Night? +

Four Times That Night is a comedy, romance, and thriller.

Where can I watch Four Times That Night? +

You can watch Four Times That Night on SassyFlix.