Ruth (2018)
1960. The event that stirred up Portugal.
This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
Director: António Pinhão Botelho
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 3, 2018
Cast
- Igor Regalla - Eusébio
- Josefina Massango - Elisa Anissabeni
- Paulo Furtado - Laurindo da Silva Ferreira
- J.P. Simões - Padre Henrique
- Álvaro Correia - Brás Medeiros
- José Raposo - Dr. Nunes Pantaleão
- António Simão - Camilo Antunes
- António Nipita - Chico Maneta
- Mauro Hermínio - Hilário adulto
- Pedro Inês - José Mateus
Screenplay
Music: Paulo Furtado
Cinematography: Lisa Persson
Editing: Paulo MilHomens
Production: Leopardo Filmes, APM - Ana Pinhão Moura Produções, Mapiko Filmes
Country: Mozambique, Portugal
Language: Português
Box Office: $38,110
Original Language: pt
Themes
Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, football (soccer)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ruth about?
- This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
- Who directed Ruth?
- Ruth was directed by António Pinhão Botelho.
- Who stars in Ruth?
- Ruth stars Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Paulo Furtado, J.P. Simões, Álvaro Correia, José Raposo.
- How long is Ruth?
- Ruth has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Ruth?
- Ruth is a Drama film.
- How much did Ruth gross?
- Ruth grossed $38,110 worldwide.
- Where was Ruth produced?
- Ruth was produced in Mozambique, Portugal.
- What are the themes of Ruth?
- The themes of Ruth include: Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports.