Mala Noche(1987)
If you fuck with the bull, you get the horn!
Mala Noche Synopsis
Walt is a lonely convenience store clerk who has fallen in love with a Mexican migrant worker named Johnny. Though Walt has little in common with the object of his affections — including a shared language — his desire to possess Johnny prompts a sexual awakening that results in a tangled love triangle.
Mala Noche (1987) is a drama and romance film directed by Gus Van Sant, released on June 19, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Doug Cooeyate, Tim Streeter, Sam Downey and Nyla McCarthy. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- Gus Van Sant
- Writers:
- Gus Van Sant, Walt Curtis
- Producers:
- Gus Van Sant
- Cinematographer:
- John J. Campbell
- Composer:
- Karen Kitchen
- Budget:
- $22,500
- Status:
- Released
Mala Noche (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mala Noche before you stream it.
Mala Noche Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Doug Cooeyate
Doug Cooeyate
as Johnny
- Tim Streeter
Tim Streeter
as Walt Curtis
- Sam Downey
Sam Downey
as Hotel Clerk
- Nyla McCarthy
Nyla McCarthy
as Betty
- Ray Monge
Ray Monge
as Roberto Pepper
- Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Robert Lee Pitchlynn
as Bob Pitchlynn
Gus Van Sant
as Guy at Hotel (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Gus Van Sant and Walt Curtis, produced by Gus Van Sant.
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Mala Noche Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 123 ratings.
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Mala Noche – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mala Noche online?
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Mala Noche (1987) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mala Noche?
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The main cast of Mala Noche (1987) includes Doug Cooeyate, Tim Streeter, Sam Downey, Nyla McCarthy and Ray Monge. The film was directed by Gus Van Sant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mala Noche released?
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Mala Noche was released on June 19, 1987 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Mala Noche worth watching?
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Mala Noche (1987) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mala Noche?
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Yes. The official Mala Noche trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.