The Given Word (1962)

The Given Word (1962) poster

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Director: Anselmo Duarte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gabriel Migliori
Cinematography: H.E. Fowle
Editing: Carlos Coimbra
Production: Cinedistri
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Given Word about?
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
Who directed The Given Word?
The Given Word was directed by Anselmo Duarte.
Who stars in The Given Word?
The Given Word stars Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey, Roberto Ferreira, Othon Bastos.
How long is The Given Word?
The Given Word has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Given Word?
The Given Word is a Drama film.
Where was The Given Word produced?
The Given Word was produced in Brazil.