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The Wheat and the Tares (1965)

Movie ★ 8.0 90 min

Drama

A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic, bewitching songs and their daily toil to turn a dry, barren land into golden wheat fields.

Manuel Guimarães Director Fernando Namora Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 25, 1965
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0059833
Country
Language
Studio
Tobis Portuguesa, Produções Cunha Telles

Cast

Eunice Muñoz Eunice Muñoz Joana Igrejas Caeiro Igrejas Caeiro Loas Lídia Franco Lídia Franco Mariana Maria Olguim Maria Olguim Tia Maria

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wheat and the Tares about?
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic, bewitching songs and their daily toil to turn a dry, barren land into golden wheat fields.
Who directed The Wheat and the Tares?
The Wheat and the Tares was directed by Manuel Guimarães.
Who stars in The Wheat and the Tares?
The Wheat and the Tares stars Eunice Muñoz, Igrejas Caeiro, Lídia Franco, Maria Olguim.
When was The Wheat and the Tares released?
The Wheat and the Tares is a 1965 drama film.
Where can I watch The Wheat and the Tares?
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