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The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir (1976)

Movie ★ 6.3 87 min

Drama

Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.

José Fonseca e Costa Director José Fonseca e Costa Writer Augusto Sobral Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 20, 1976
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0074391
Country
Language
Studio
Tobis Portuguesa

Cast

António Beringela Beringela Ana Zanatti Ana Zanatti Lianor Maria Alice Vergueiro África Fernando Loureiro Boanova Sérgio Godinho Sérgio Godinho Camolas Luís Barradas Soldado Mudo João Guedes João Guedes D. Gonçalo Zita Duarte Zita Duarte Joana Maria Alice Vergueiro Maria Alice Vergueiro Ama Fernando Gusmão Fernando Gusmão Camponês Artur Semedo Artur Semedo Capitão da GNR Pedro Efe Pedro Efe Operário em Greve Tony Morgon Cabo da GNR Carlos José Teixeira Carlos José Teixeira Latifundiário Rogério Vieira Padre João Carlos Gorjão Polícia João Semedo Beatriz de Almeida

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir about?
Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.
Who directed The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was directed by José Fonseca e Costa.
Who stars in The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir stars António Beringela, Ana Zanatti, Maria Alice Vergueiro, Fernando Loureiro.
When was The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir released?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir is a 1976 drama film.
Where can I watch The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
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