Frei Luís de Sousa
Originally released in 1950. Frei Luís de Sousa is a drama/family film. directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
Starring Maria Sampaio, Raul de Carvalho, and María Dulce
Synopsis
The tragedy of a woman who - after seven years of vain searches - gave up hope of finding her husband, a knight lost in battle in Marroc with Sebastião, king of Portugal. She marries, has a daughter by her second husband, and endures the silent reproach of an aid, Telmo Pais, the only who kept his hope that his master shall return, as well as the king... One day, a mysterious pilgrim arrives at the mansion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maria Sampaio
as D. Madalena de Vilhena
Raul de Carvalho
as D. Manuel de Sousa Coutinho
María Dulce
as D. Maria de Noronha
João Villaret
as Telmo Pais
Barreto Poeira
as Romeiro / D. João de Portugal
Tomás de Macedo
as Dom Jorge
José Amaro
as Miranda
Maria Olguim
as Doroteia
Jaime Santos
as Padre de Benfica
José Victor
as Irmão Leigo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Lisboa Filme
- Fundo do Cinema Nacional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frei Luís de Sousa about?
The tragedy of a woman who - after seven years of vain searches - gave up hope of finding her husband, a knight lost in battle in Marroc with Sebastião, king of Portugal. She marries, has a daught...
Who directed Frei Luís de Sousa?
Frei Luís de Sousa was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
How long is Frei Luís de Sousa?
Frei Luís de Sousa has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Frei Luís de Sousa released?
Frei Luís de Sousa was released on September 21, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frei Luís de Sousa?
The main cast of Frei Luís de Sousa includes Maria Sampaio, Raul de Carvalho, María Dulce, João Villaret, Barreto Poeira.