Ala-Arriba! movie poster

Ala-Arriba!

September 15, 1942 1h 28m 7.5/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1942. Ala-Arriba! is a drama/romance film. directed by José Leitão de Barros. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Elsa Bea-Flor, Domingos Gonçalves, and Nicolau

Synopsis

It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating without parent's assent was seen as a disgrace to the family, not only in respect to women, but also men.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 15, 1942 83 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Tobis Portuguesa
  • Comissariado do Desemprego
  • Secretariado da Propaganda Nacional (SPN)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ala-Arriba! about?

It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating w...

Who directed Ala-Arriba!?

Ala-Arriba! was directed by José Leitão de Barros.

How long is Ala-Arriba!?

Ala-Arriba! has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Ala-Arriba! released?

Ala-Arriba! was released on September 15, 1942 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ala-Arriba!?

The main cast of Ala-Arriba! includes Elsa Bea-Flor, Domingos Gonçalves, Nicolau, Ilídio Rocha Silvestre, Maria Olguim.