Crime at the Little Star Pension (1990)
Neves and his wife Celia are the owners and managers of the 'Little Star Pension', a familiar hotel that caters to bourgeois family and would-be actors, instead of the ill-reputed 'Good-Night Pension' (just across the narrow street), where gigolos, whores, and criminals of all sorts may go for a quick encounter. However, not all is well among the ten residents of 'Little Star Pension': each dialogue line from every hotel guest is evidence that he, or her, has a reason (actually, more than one) to hate Neves - to the point of wishing him dead. Carelessness (or devious intention) by one party will provide the means; another, will create the propitious moment; yet another, and then the rest of them will create the festive New Year's Eve occasion - to do with Neves forever! Obviously, only the famous world private-eye Hércules Pirôt can solve the crime... for which he is called by phone, even before the deed is done.
Cast
- Herman José - Hércules Pirô
- Ana Bola - Célia
- Canto e Castro - Neves
- José Pedro Gomes - Lacerda
- Lídia Franco - Preciosa
- São José Lapa - Lita Gomes
- Victor de Sousa - Lelo
- Nuno Melo - Bruno
- Rita Blanco - Tónia
- Maria Vieira - Estrelinha
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crime at the Little Star Pension about?
- Neves and his wife Celia are the owners and managers of the 'Little Star Pension', a familiar hotel that caters to bourgeois family and would-be actors, instead of the ill-reputed 'Good-Night Pension' (just across the narrow street), where gigolos, whores, and criminals of all sorts may go for a quick encounter. However, not all is well among the ten residents of 'Little Star Pension': each dialogue line from every hotel guest is evidence that he, or her, has a reason (actually, more than one) to hate Neves - to the point of wishing him dead. Carelessness (or devious intention) by one party will provide the means; another, will create the propitious moment; yet another, and then the rest of them will create the festive New Year's Eve occasion - to do with Neves forever! Obviously, only the famous world private-eye Hércules Pirôt can solve the crime... for which he is called by phone, even before the deed is done.
- Who directed Crime at the Little Star Pension?
- Crime at the Little Star Pension was directed by Fernando Ávila.
- Who stars in Crime at the Little Star Pension?
- Crime at the Little Star Pension stars Herman José, Ana Bola, Canto e Castro, José Pedro Gomes, Lídia Franco, São José Lapa.
- How long is Crime at the Little Star Pension?
- Crime at the Little Star Pension has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Crime at the Little Star Pension?
- Crime at the Little Star Pension is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Crime at the Little Star Pension produced?
- Crime at the Little Star Pension was produced in Portugal.