Bingo: The King of the Mornings
Short description
Set in Brazil during the 1980s, this comedy-drama follows Augusto Mendes, an ambitious young actor striving for success. After working in soap operas and adult film studios, he finds fame as Bingo, the costumed clown host of a popular children's television program. Despite his immense public visibility and the show's high ratings, he must keep his true identity a secret from the audience, hiding the man behind the makeup.
The film was directed by Daniel Rezende, marking the first of two films listed in his directorial career, followed by The Son of a Thousand Men in 2025. The screenplay was written by Luiz Bolognesi, and the production was handled by Warner Bros. Pictures and Gullane Entretenimento. Vladimir Brichta stars in the lead role of Augusto Mendes, supported by a cast including Leandra Leal, Tainá Müller, Augusto Madeira, Ana Lúcia Torre, and Cauã Martins, among 48 credited performers.
The movie has been well received by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.9/10 on IMDb based on 6,800 votes and an 8/10 rating on TMDB from 420 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- It is largely based on the true story of Arlindo Barreto, who played the clown Bozo in Brazil in the early 80s.
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