Nightfall_
A largely plotless, fado-scored journey through the gloomy cobblestone streets, zombie bars, and fetid basements of a sordid harbor town populated by German-speaking sots and Portuguese guest workers. An unhappy young couple, Leni and Anton, quarrel and split separately into the rat’s ass of the evening. Everyone is looking for love, but no one finds any—although Leni does pick up a trick.
Starring
Adolfo Assor, Thomas Baumann, Isa Hochgerner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Nightfall was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
A largely plotless, fado-scored journey through the gloomy cobblestone streets, zombie bars, and fetid basements of a sordid harbor town populated by German-...
Nightfall is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 20m.
CAST (7)
Adolfo Assor
The bell founder
TB
Thomas Baumann
Man in leather coat
IH
Isa Hochgerner
Nina
VJ
Verena Jasch
Leni
Wolfgang Michael
Anton
Urs Remond
Paul
DR
Daniela Roque-Magalhaes
Daniella, the little girl
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nightfall about?
A largely plotless, fado-scored journey through the gloomy cobblestone streets, zombie bars, and fetid basements of a sordid harbor town populated by German-speaking sots and Portuguese guest workers. An unhappy young couple, Leni and Anton, quarrel and split separately into the rat’s ass of the evening. Everyone is looking for love, but no one finds any—although Leni does pick up a trick.
How long is Nightfall?
Nightfall has a runtime of 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Who stars in Nightfall?
The cast of Nightfall includes Adolfo Assor, Thomas Baumann, Isa Hochgerner, Verena Jasch, Wolfgang Michael.
What is the rating of Nightfall?
Nightfall has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama