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Lupaus

Original title: O Pagador de Promessas
  • 19621962
  • SS
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.3K
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44,090
4,223
Leonardo Villar in Lupaus (1962)
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A simple yet devout Christian makes a vow to Saint Barbara after she saves his donkey, but everyone he meets seems determined to misunderstand his intentions. Will he be able to keep his pro... Read allA simple yet devout Christian makes a vow to Saint Barbara after she saves his donkey, but everyone he meets seems determined to misunderstand his intentions. Will he be able to keep his promise in the end?A simple yet devout Christian makes a vow to Saint Barbara after she saves his donkey, but everyone he meets seems determined to misunderstand his intentions. Will he be able to keep his promise in the end?
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
44,090
4,223
  • Director
    • Anselmo Duarte
  • Writers
    • Anselmo Duarte(screenplay)
    • Dias Gomes(based on a play by)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo Villar
    • Glória Menezes
    • Dionísio Azevedo
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  • Director
    • Anselmo Duarte
  • Writers
    • Anselmo Duarte(screenplay)
    • Dias Gomes(based on a play by)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo Villar
    • Glória Menezes
    • Dionísio Azevedo
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    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Glória Menezes and Leonardo Villar in Lupaus (1962)
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    Leonardo Villar
    Leonardo Villar
    • Zé do Burro
    • (as Leonardo Vilar)
    • …
    Glória Menezes
    Glória Menezes
    • Rosa
    Dionísio Azevedo
    Dionísio Azevedo
    • Olavo, the Priest
    Geraldo Del Rey
    Geraldo Del Rey
    • Bonitão…
    Roberto Ferreira
    • Dede
    Norma Bengell
    Norma Bengell
    • Marly, the Prostitute
    Othon Bastos
    Othon Bastos
    • Reporter
    Antonio Pitanga
    • Coca, the Capoeira Fighter
    • (as Antonio L. Sampaio)
    Gilberto Marques
    • The Galicean
    Milton Gaucho
    • Police Officer
    Enoch Torres
    • Police Inspector
    Carlos Torres
    • Coca's Friend
    João Di Sordi
    • Police Detective
    • (as João Desordi)
    Veveldo Diniz
    • Sexton
    • (as Velvedo Diniz)
    Maria Conceição
    • Auntie
    Irenio Simoes
    • Editor
    Walter da Silveira
    • Bishop
    Napoleao Lopes Filho
    • Bishop
    • (as Napoleão L. Filho)
    • Director
      • Anselmo Duarte
    • Writers
      • Anselmo Duarte(screenplay)
      • Dias Gomes(based on a play by) (adaptation and dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      First Brazilian film to be nominated for an Oscar.
    • Connections
      Featured in Panorama do Cinema Brasileiro (1968)

    User reviews15

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    A Latin American Masterpiece
    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.
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    • Jan 8, 2003

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1964 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • The Given Word
    • Filming locations
      • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
    • Production company
      • Cinedistri
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,229
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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