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Romantic drama

The Girl Next Door (1987): Cast

The Girl Next Door (1987) movie poster

The Girl Next Door is a 1987 romantic drama directed by Alberto Salvá, starring Sérgio Mamberti as Paulo Maurício, Reginaldo Faria and John Herbert. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Girl Next Door (1987) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Alberto Salvá
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl Next Door About?

The premise of The Girl Next Door without spoilers.

At a tranquil Brazilian seaside resort in Búzios, a middle‑aged, married journalist retreats to work on a book. There, he becomes enamored with his neighbor’s teenage daughter, a striking young woman, and pursues the attraction despite the obvious age gap and societal taboos, spiraling into a fraught moral conflict.

The Girl Next Door Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Girl Next Door Cast & Characters

Sérgio Mamberti leads the cast as Paulo Maurício, with Reginaldo Faria as Mauro and John Herbert. Directed by Alberto Salvá; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alberto Salvá

More films directed by Alberto Salvá: Flesh and Soul, S.O.S. Sex-Shop, Inquietações de Uma Mulher Casada and As Quatro Chaves Mágicas.

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Details

The Girl Next Door Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “身边的女孩” and “담장을 넘은 강아지”.

Also known as
  • 身边的女孩
  • 담장을 넘은 강아지

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FAQ

The Girl Next Door FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Girl Next Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Girl Next Door released?

The Girl Next Door was released in 1987.

Who directed The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door was directed by Alberto Salvá.

More films by Alberto Salvá

Who is in the cast of The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door stars Sérgio Mamberti as Paulo Maurício, Reginaldo Faria as Mauro and John Herbert, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Girl Next Door have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl Next Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Girl Next Door in?

The original language of The Girl Next Door is Portuguese.

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