The Girl Next Door
A Menina do Lado
Synopsis
Middle-aged married journalist goes to the beach resort of Búzios, in Brazil, to write a book. Gradually, he falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, a beautiful teenager much younger than he, ignoring the social implications.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Salvá
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisa Tolomelli, Alberto Salvá
- Original Score
- Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Original Title
- A Menina do Lado
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, Alberto Salvá Produções Artísticas, E.H. Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Salvá
Elisa Tolomelli, Alberto Salvá
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antonio Luiz Mendes
Jose Bernardo
Elisa Tolomelli
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Salvá
Director
Elisa Tolomelli
Writer
Alberto Salvá
Writer
Antonio Luiz Mendes
Director of Photography
Eduardo Mihich
Production Design
Elisa Tolomelli
Producer
Jose Bernardo
Editor
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Next Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl Next Door about?
Middle-aged married journalist goes to the beach resort of Búzios, in Brazil, to write a book. Gradually, he falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, a beautiful teenager much younger than he, ignoring the social implications.
Who directed The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door was directed by Alberto Salvá.
Who stars in The Girl Next Door?
The principal cast of The Girl Next Door includes Reginaldo Faria, Flávia Monteiro, Sérgio Mamberti, Débora Duarte, John Herbert.
When was The Girl Next Door released and how long is it?
The Girl Next Door was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl Next Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl Next Door was composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim.