S. Bernardo

September. 02,1980      
Rating:
7.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of Paulo Honório, a poor ploughman who becomes a rich farmer. Obsessed by his desire to get even richer, he doesn't pay much attention to his wife, Madalena, a teacher who reacts against his tyrannical ways.

Othon Bastos as  Paulo Honório
Isabel Ribeiro as  Madalena
Nildo Parente as  Padilha
Vanda Lacerda as  Dona Glória
Mário Lago as  Nogueira
Jofre Soares as  Padre Brito
Rodolfo Arena as  Dr. Magalhães

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Reviews

Cortechba
1980/09/02

Overrated

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StyleSk8r
1980/09/03

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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SanEat
1980/09/04

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

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Invaderbank
1980/09/05

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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