Bingo: The King of the Mornings
Seen it?2017 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Pursuit of Happyness, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
1980s. Brazilian television exploding in color and auditorium programs not so politically correct. In the middle of this fervor, Augusto Mendes, a young rising actor, seeks his place in the sun. From porn studios to soap operas, he finally finds success and fame when he becomes "Bingo", a TV host clown from one of the audience leader TV shows for children. It turns out that behind the rice powder and red nose, nobody knows who he is.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Rezende
- Vladimir BrichtaAugusto Mendes/Bingo
- Leandra LealLúcia
- Tainá MüllerAngélica
- Augusto MadeiraVasconcelos
- Ana Lúcia TorreMarta Mendes
- Cauã MartinsGabriel Mendes
- Pedro BialArmando
- Domingos MontagnerPalhaço Aparício
- Fernando SampaioPalhaço Nando
- Raul BarretoDono do Circo