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Movie poster: King of the Night (1975)
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King of the Night

1975 · 97 min Drama Romance
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

In the 1940s, São Paulo nightlife is the setting for Tezinho's love affairs. In love with Aninha, he needs to get away from the girl and ends up getting involved with other women, including an obsessive relationship with a prostitute.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title O Rei da Noite
Year 1975
Country Brazil
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Héctor Babenco
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (12 votes)

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The director constructs the narrative as a series of emotional flares, relying on the nocturnal cityscape not as mere setting but as a key dramatic force. It explores obsession and self-erasure through a succession of fleeting, yet scorching encounters.

What lingers after the final frame is the claustrophobic heat of desire and the melancholy glow of neon on empty streets. A poignant dance at the edge of one's own ruin. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Héctor Babenco

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Best viewed late at night, with the lights low, letting the jazz soundtrack pull you into its era.

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