Movie Description
A Promessa
(1973)Overview
The gritty lives of Portuguese villagers are shown in this action drama which shows the interaction between a married couple who have taken an unusual vow of celibacy and a gang of gypsies who are terrorizing their village. The film highlights many ancient religious traditions still current in these regions, as the villagers, devout Catholics, support the gypsy con-men by buying religious relics from them.
Featured Crew
- Director : António de Macedo
- Producer : António de Macedo,Francisco Ramos de Castro
- Writer : Bernardo Santareno
- Editor : António de Macedo
- Cast : Sinde Filipe,Guida Maria,João Mota,Luís Santos,J. Rodrigues de Carvalho,Fernando Loureiro,Luís Barradas,Fernanda Coimbra,Maria Gonzaga,Graça de Castro,Xico Machado,Agostinho Alves
Cast
Labareda
Maria do Mar
José
Salvador
Mário
Cigano
Cigano
Cigana
Joaquina
Avó
Padre João
Padre Couto
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleA Promessa
Status Released
Release Information
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1973-06-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesCentro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Genres
- Drama
