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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
    • Joana Fomm
    • Guilherme Fontes
    • Nelson Xavier
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
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    • Stars
      • Joana Fomm
      • Guilherme Fontes
      • Nelson Xavier
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Joana Fomm
    Joana Fomm
    • Marli
    • 1988
    Guilherme Fontes
    Guilherme Fontes
    • Aderbal
    • 1988
    Nelson Xavier
    Nelson Xavier
    • Bonitão
    • 1988
    Walmor Chagas
    Walmor Chagas
    • Padre Olavo
    • 1988
    Osmar Prado
    Osmar Prado
    • Padre Elói
    • 1988
    Ana Beatriz Nogueira
    Ana Beatriz Nogueira
    • 1988
    José Mayer
    • Zé do Burro
    • 1988
    Stênio Garcia
    Stênio Garcia
    • Dedé
    • 1988
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    • Tião Gadelha
    • 1988
    Ênio Santos
    Ênio Santos
    • Rupió
    • 1988
    Pedro Cardoso
    • Sacristão
    • 1988
    Antônio Grassi
    • Pedro Santana
    • 1988
    Zeni Pereira
    Zeni Pereira
    • Mãe Maria
    • 1988
    Emiliano Queiroz
    Emiliano Queiroz
    • Zarolho
    • 1988
    Yara Cortes
    Yara Cortes
    • Dagmar
    • 1988
    Diogo Vilela
    • Lula
    • 1988
    Denise Milfont
    • Rosa
    • 1988
    Chica Xavier
    Chica Xavier
    • 1988
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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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