Before, the Summer (1968)
A story about love and sex
A middle-aged man builds a summer house in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro. Married to a beautiful woman, father of two and with a successful career, the house is a symbol of his personal achievements. But as the wind, the salt and the sand threaten to invade the breaches of the house, their marriage begins to crumble. And, like a bad omen, a mysterious murder takes place in the vicinity.
Director: Gerson Tavares
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 26, 1968
Cast
- Jardel Filho - Luis
- Norma Bengell - Maria Clara
- Paulo Gracindo - Sogro de Luis
- Hugo Carvana - Homem atropelado
- Gilda Grillo - Dréia
- Mário Brasini - Comissário
- Angelito Mello - Ferraz
Screenplay
- Carlos Heitor Cony (Novel)
- Gerson Tavares (Screenplay)
Music: Erlon Chaves
Cinematography: José Rosa
Editing: Roberto Pires
Production: Verona Filmes, Jarbas Barbosa Produções Cinematográficas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Gerson Tavares
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Before, the Summer about?
- A middle-aged man builds a summer house in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro. Married to a beautiful woman, father of two and with a successful career, the house is a symbol of his personal achievements. But as the wind, the salt and the sand threaten to invade the breaches of the house, their marriage begins to crumble. And, like a bad omen, a mysterious murder takes place in the vicinity.
- Who directed Before, the Summer?
- Before, the Summer was directed by Gerson Tavares.
- Who stars in Before, the Summer?
- Before, the Summer stars Jardel Filho, Norma Bengell, Paulo Gracindo, Hugo Carvana, Gilda Grillo, Mário Brasini.
- How long is Before, the Summer?
- Before, the Summer has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Before, the Summer?
- Before, the Summer is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was Before, the Summer produced?
- Before, the Summer was produced in Brazil.