Black Cloaks
Originally released in 1947. Black Cloaks is a drama/music film. directed by Armando de Miranda.
Starring Amália Rodrigues, Alberto Ribeiro, and Artur Agostinho
Synopsis
The great fadista, Amelia Rodrigues, made her screen debut in Capas Negras, which took its name from the black capes worn by the students in the university city of Coimbra, where the film is set. The action begins in a tavern where a group of former students are reminiscing about their time at the university. One of the students, Jose Duarte then breaks into song, performing an impromptu fado in the local Coimbra style. The tavern owner's niece, the aptly named Maria Lisboa promptly retaliates with a fado of the Lisbon variety. The melodramatic plot then centers on the frustrated romance between these two characters, and the soundtrack is essentially a musical duel between these two different styles of Portugal's national song.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Amália Rodrigues
as Maria de Lisboa
Alberto Ribeiro
as José Duarte
Artur Agostinho
as Manecas
Vasco Morgado
as Jorge
Barroso Lopes
as Coca-Bichinhos
Humberto Madeira
as Já-Cá-Canta
António Sacramento
as Magistrate
Graziela Mendes
as Rosa Tricana
Joaquim Miranda
as Judge
Fernando Silva
as Cunha, the pawnbroker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Cinelândia
- Lisboa Filme
- Real República do Rás-Teparta
- Produtores Associados
- Exclusivos Triunfo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Cloaks about?
The great fadista, Amelia Rodrigues, made her screen debut in Capas Negras, which took its name from the black capes worn by the students in the university city of Coimbra, where the film is set. T...
Who directed Black Cloaks?
Black Cloaks was directed by Armando de Miranda.
How long is Black Cloaks?
Black Cloaks has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Black Cloaks released?
Black Cloaks was released on May 17, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Cloaks?
The main cast of Black Cloaks includes Amália Rodrigues, Alberto Ribeiro, Artur Agostinho, Vasco Morgado, Barroso Lopes.