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The Promise

Original title: O Pagador de Promessas
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1988–
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José Mayer in The Promise (1988)
Drama

Based on a classic of Brazilian literature, the series tells the story of a farmer who lives in the countryside of Bahia alongside with his faithful squire, the donkey Nicolau. When the anim... Read allBased on a classic of Brazilian literature, the series tells the story of a farmer who lives in the countryside of Bahia alongside with his faithful squire, the donkey Nicolau. When the animal suffers an accident and is at his deathbed, his owner promises to carry a wooden cross ... Read allBased on a classic of Brazilian literature, the series tells the story of a farmer who lives in the countryside of Bahia alongside with his faithful squire, the donkey Nicolau. When the animal suffers an accident and is at his deathbed, his owner promises to carry a wooden cross to the town church. Political and religious conflicts make an impact on his journey and ch... Read all

  • Stars
    • Guilherme Fontes
    • Joana Fomm
    • Stênio Garcia
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Stars
      • Guilherme Fontes
      • Joana Fomm
      • Stênio Garcia
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    • Awards
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    Guilherme Fontes
    Guilherme Fontes
    • Aderbal
    Joana Fomm
    Joana Fomm
    • Marli
    Stênio Garcia
    Stênio Garcia
    • Dedé
    Diogo Vilela
    • Lula
    José Mayer
    • Zé do Burro
    Ana Beatriz Nogueira
    Ana Beatriz Nogueira
    Osmar Prado
    Osmar Prado
    • Padre Elói
    Zeni Pereira
    Zeni Pereira
    • Mãe Maria
    Emiliano Queiroz
    Emiliano Queiroz
    • Zarolho
    Nelson Xavier
    Nelson Xavier
    • Bonitão
    Antônio Grassi
    • Pedro Santana
    Pedro Cardoso
    • Sacristão
    Mário Lago
    Mário Lago
    • Dom Germano
    Walmor Chagas
    Walmor Chagas
    • Padre Olavo
    Denise Milfont
    • Rosa
    Yara Cortes
    Yara Cortes
    • Dagmar
    Filipe Pinheiro
    Filipe Pinheiro
    • Padre Mário
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    • Tião Gadelha
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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1988 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Lupaus
    • Production company
      • Rede Globo de Televisão
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