Central Station
"Between hope and solitude, two lives cross and reinvent themselves"
Originally released in 1998. Central Station is a drama film. directed by Walter Salles.
Starring Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, and Marília Pêra
Synopsis
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (1,009 votes)
Budget
$2.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.6M
1.9x return
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Fernanda Montenegro
as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
Vinícius de Oliveira
as Josué Fontenele de Paiva
Marília Pêra
as Irene
Othon Bastos
as César
Otávio Augusto
as Pedrão
Matheus Nachtergaele
as Isaías Paiva
Caio Junqueira
as Moisés Paiva
Stela Freitas
as Yolanda
Maria Menezes
as Waitress
Sergio Kato
as Dora's Client
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Revenue
- $5,596,708
Production Companies
- MACT Productions
- VideoFilmes
- RioFilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Station about?
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Who directed Central Station?
Central Station was directed by Walter Salles.
How long is Central Station?
Central Station has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Central Station released?
Central Station was released on April 3, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Central Station?
The main cast of Central Station includes Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos, Otávio Augusto.
Is Central Station worth watching?
Central Station has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,009 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.