João Ratão (1940)
João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from France... written by a fellow soldier. João Ratão is illiterate.
Director: Jorge Brum do Canto
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 29, 1940
Cast
- Óscar de Lemos - João Ratão
- Maria Domingas - Vitória
- António Silva - Teotónio
- Manuel Santos Carvalho - Manuel da Loja, shopkeeper
- Teresa Cazal - Manuela
- Costinha - Bonifácio
Screenplay
Production: Tobis Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Jorge Brum do Canto
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is João Ratão about?
- João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from France... written by a fellow soldier. João Ratão is illiterate.
- Who directed João Ratão?
- João Ratão was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.
- Who stars in João Ratão?
- João Ratão stars Óscar de Lemos, Maria Domingas, António Silva, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Teresa Cazal, Costinha.
- How long is João Ratão?
- João Ratão has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is João Ratão?
- João Ratão is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was João Ratão produced?
- João Ratão was produced in Portugal.