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The Lion from Estrela (1947)

Movie ★ 7.4 121 min

Comedy Romance

Anastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.

Arthur Duarte Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 21, 1947
Runtime
121 min
Budget
$72,000
IMDb
tt0039563
Country
Language
Studio
Tobis Portuguesa

Themes

Cast

António Silva António Silva Anastácio Milú Milú Jujú Maria Eugénia Maria Eugénia Branca Erico Braga Erico Braga Sr. Barata Laura Alves Laura Alves Rosa Curado Ribeiro Curado Ribeiro Eduardo Artur Agostinho Artur Agostinho Miguel, o motorista Maria Olguim Maria Olguim Carlota Cremilda de Oliveira Cremilda de Oliveira Sra. Barata Tony D'Algy Tony D'Algy Comandante Óscar Acúrcio Óscar Acúrcio Filipinho João Calazans Freitas Regina Montenegro Pedro Moutinho Alda de Aguiar Alda de Aguiar Holbeche Bastos

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lion from Estrela about?
Anastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.
Who directed The Lion from Estrela?
The Lion from Estrela was directed by Arthur Duarte.
Who stars in The Lion from Estrela?
The Lion from Estrela stars António Silva, Milú, Maria Eugénia, Erico Braga.
When was The Lion from Estrela released?
The Lion from Estrela is a 1947 comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Lion from Estrela?
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