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Bingo: The King of the Mornings (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Bingo: The King of the Mornings is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Daniel Rezende, starring Wally Araújo as Assistente de Direção do programa do Bingo, Vladimir Brichta and Ana Lúcia Torre. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $899,782 worldwide.

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Bingo: The King of the Mornings (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Daniel Rezende
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bingo: The King of the Mornings About?

The premise of Bingo: The King of the Mornings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the 1980s, as Brazilian television embraced color and audience-driven programs, Augusto Mendes, a young actor, pursued his dreams. He navigated the entertainment industry, from adult films to soap operas, before achieving recognition as "Bingo," a popular children's television host clown. Behind the makeup and cheerful persona, however, lies a hidden identity and a complex personal story.

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Themes & Keywords

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  • clown
  • brazilian television personalities
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Cast & crew

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Cast & Characters

Wally Araújo leads the cast as Assistente de Direção do programa do Bingo, with Vladimir Brichta as Augusto Mendes/Bingo and Ana Lúcia Torre as Marta Mendes. Directed by Daniel Rezende; 38 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daniel Rezende

More films directed by Daniel Rezende, best-rated first: The Son of a Thousand Men, Monica and Friends: Lessons and Monica and Friends: Bonds.

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Plot

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Plot Summary

What happens in Bingo: The King of the Mornings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Inspired by a true story, Bingo: The King of the Mornings is a film about the man behind the mask. Augusto Vladimir Brichta is an artist searching for his place under the spotlight, following in the footsteps of his mother Ana Lúcia Torre, a stage performer in the 1950s. Restless for applause, he stumbles onto a life-changing opportunity when he becomes Bingo, a TV host clown on a popular children’s show in the 1980s, guided by the director Leandra Leal and the American producer Søren Hellerup. With makeup on, Augusto becomes a nationwide sensation, bringing joy to children across the country, but a binding contract forbids him to reveal his identity, turning him into an anonymous celebrity whose face belongs to the character rather than the man.

Full summary

The whole story of Bingo: The King of the Mornings, scene by scene

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Box office

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Box Office

Bingo: The King of the Mornings grossed $899,782 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$899.8K

International
$899.8K
Videos

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Bingo - The King of Mornings: Trailer #1 (English subtitles)
  • Trailer Bingo - The King of Mornings: Trailer #2 (English subtitles)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bingo: The King of the Mornings?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the main character who becomes the TV clown?

Details

Bingo: The King of the Mornings Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “빙고: 더 킹 오브 더 모닝스” and “宾果:晨光之王”.

Also known as
  • 빙고: 더 킹 오브 더 모닝스
  • 宾果:晨光之王
  • Bingo - Sabahların Kralı
  • Бинго – король утреннего эфира
  • Bingo: O Rei das Manhãs
  • Bingo: El rey de las mañanas

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Bingo: The King of the Mornings FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bingo: The King of the Mornings, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bingo: The King of the Mornings?

Bingo: The King of the Mornings runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Bingo: The King of the Mornings released?

Bingo: The King of the Mornings was released on August 24, 2017.

Who directed Bingo: The King of the Mornings?

Bingo: The King of the Mornings was directed by Daniel Rezende.

More films by Daniel Rezende

Who is in the cast of Bingo: The King of the Mornings?

Bingo: The King of the Mornings stars Wally Araújo as Assistente de Direção do programa do Bingo, Vladimir Brichta as Augusto Mendes/Bingo and Ana Lúcia Torre as Marta Mendes, among 38 credited actors.

How much did Bingo: The King of the Mornings make at the box office?

Bingo: The King of the Mornings grossed $899,782 worldwide.

Does Bingo: The King of the Mornings have a post-credit scene?

No. Bingo: The King of the Mornings has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bingo: The King of the Mornings in?

The original language of Bingo: The King of the Mornings is Portuguese.

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