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O Pagador de Promessas (1962)
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22 March 1963 (West Germany) morePlot:
Zé is a very poor man from the Brazilian countryside. His most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins moreUser Comments:
A Latin American Masterpiece moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Leonardo Villar | ... | Zé do Burro / Donkey Jack (as Leonardo Vilar) |
| Glória Menezes | ... | Rosa |
| Dionísio Azevedo | ... | Olavo, the priest |
| Geraldo Del Rey | ... | Bonitao / 'Handsome' |
| Roberto Ferreira | ... | Dede |
| Norma Bengell | ... | Marly, the prostitute |
| Othon Bastos | ... | Reporter |
| Antonio Pitanga | ... | Coca, the capoeirista (as Antonio L. Sampaio) |
| Gilberto Marques | ... | Galego |
| Milton Gaucho | ... | Policeman |
| Enoch Torres | ... | Inspector |
| Carlos Torres | ... | Coca's friend |
| João Di Sordi | ... | Detective (as João Desordi) |
| Veveldo Diniz | ... | Church Clerk (as Velvedo Diniz) |
| Maria Conceição | ... | Auntie |
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Also Known As:
Keeper of PromisesPayer of Promises (USA) (video catalogue title)
The Given Word (USA)
The Promise (International: English title) (festival title)
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Brazil:98 min | Portugal:95 minCountry:
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Finland:SFilming Locations:
Salvador, Bahia, BrazilFun Stuff
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Referenced in Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence (2007) moreFAQ
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It is not a surprise that this movie won the golden palm in Cannes. The story of the man that carry a big and heavy cross as a promise for the healing of his donkey is the simpliest and the most beautiful. The poetic way as it is shown became the film an unforgettable classic, with Zé as the protagonist. For sure, technically it is a pre-historic film, the sound quality and editing is really bad, but it even help the audience to focus what really cares. That is not only about poverty, but about humanity. If you liked Central Station, you can't miss.