Hour of the Star (1985)

Hour of the Star (1985) poster

Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.

Director: Suzana Amaral
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcus Vinicius
Cinematography: Edgar Moura
Editing: Idê Lacreta
Production: Raiz Produções Cinematográficas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

fortune teller, based on novel or book, subway, radio, typewriter, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hour of the Star about?
Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.
Who directed Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star was directed by Suzana Amaral.
Who stars in Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star stars Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman, Fernanda Montenegro, Umberto Magnani, Denoy de Oliveira.
How long is Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Hour of the Star produced?
Hour of the Star was produced in Brazil.