In the White City
Seen it?1983 | 109 min | Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to An Officer and a Gentleman.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Fed up with the sea, Paul, a Swiss mechanic working in the noisy bowels of a merchant ship, lands in Lisbon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Tanner
- Bruno GanzPaul
- Teresa MadrugaRosa
- Julia VonderlinnÉlisa
- José CarvalhoJosé
- Victor CostaWaiter
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