The Vow (1973)
José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
Director: António de Macedo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: June 16, 1973
Cast
- Sinde Filipe - Labareda
- Guida Maria - Maria do Mar
- João Mota - José
- Luís Santos - Salvador
- J. Rodrigues de Carvalho - Mário
- Fernando Loureiro - Cigano
- Luís Barradas - Cigano
- Fernanda Coimbra - Cigana
- Maria Gonzaga - Joaquina
- Graça de Castro - Avó
Screenplay
- António de Macedo (Screenplay)
- Bernardo Santareno
Music: Michel Giacometti
Cinematography: Elso Roque
Editing: António de Macedo
Production: Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
gypsy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vow about?
- José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
- Who directed The Vow?
- The Vow was directed by António de Macedo.
- Who stars in The Vow?
- The Vow stars Sinde Filipe, Guida Maria, João Mota, Luís Santos, J. Rodrigues de Carvalho, Fernando Loureiro.
- How long is The Vow?
- The Vow has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Vow?
- The Vow is a Drama film.
- Where was The Vow produced?
- The Vow was produced in Portugal.