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Mala Noche 1986

Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s directorial debut, follows an American man who becomes infatuated with a younger Mexican laborer. His unreciprocated love unfolds in their world, highlighting cultural tension and raw desire, while the opening warning—“If you fuck with the bull, you get the horn!”—underscores the consequences of his obsession.

Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s directorial debut, follows an American man who becomes infatuated with a younger Mexican laborer. His unreciprocated love unfolds in their world, highlighting cultural tension and raw desire, while the opening warning—“If you fuck with the bull, you get the horn!”—underscores the consequences of his obsession.

Does Mala Noche have end credit scenes?

No!

Mala Noche does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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