O Anjo Negro (1973)
In a large house in Salvador lives a family: Hercules, Julia, two of the couple's nephews, Hercules' father-in-law, and two maids. Hercules is a farmer who is in a professional and marital crisis. The mystical figure of Calunga mysteriously appears in the big house. He causes deep transformations in the family. Calunga relates to the women of the house and shakes the established patriarchal structure.
Director: José Umberto
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: February 4, 1973
Cast
- Mário Gusmão - Calunga
- Raimundo Matos - Hércules
- Eliana Tosta - Julia
- Roberto Maya
- Eládio Freitas - Getúlio
- Frieda Gutmann - Irene
- Gildásio Leite
- Jacques de Beauvoir - Índio
- Adagmar Valéria - Luanda
- Carlos Athayde - Padre
Screenplay
- José Umberto (Screenplay)
- José Umberto (Story)
Music: Jaime Sodré, Moisés Gabriele
Cinematography: Vito Diniz
Editing: Charles F. Mendes de Almeida
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Football Passion
Keywords
dysfunctional family, football (soccer), car accident
More Films by Director: José Umberto
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O Anjo Negro about?
- In a large house in Salvador lives a family: Hercules, Julia, two of the couple's nephews, Hercules' father-in-law, and two maids. Hercules is a farmer who is in a professional and marital crisis. The mystical figure of Calunga mysteriously appears in the big house. He causes deep transformations in the family. Calunga relates to the women of the house and shakes the established patriarchal structure.
- Who directed O Anjo Negro?
- O Anjo Negro was directed by José Umberto.
- Who stars in O Anjo Negro?
- O Anjo Negro stars Mário Gusmão, Raimundo Matos, Eliana Tosta, Roberto Maya, Eládio Freitas, Frieda Gutmann.
- How long is O Anjo Negro?
- O Anjo Negro has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is O Anjo Negro?
- O Anjo Negro is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was O Anjo Negro produced?
- O Anjo Negro was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of O Anjo Negro?
- The themes of O Anjo Negro include: Football Passion.