João Ratão movie poster

João Ratão

April 29, 1940 1h 43m 7.1/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1940. João Ratão is a romance/comedy film. directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.

Starring Óscar de Lemos, Maria Domingas, and António Silva

Synopsis

João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from France... written by a fellow soldier. João Ratão is illiterate.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 29, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (4 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is João Ratão about?

João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from Fra...

Who directed João Ratão?

João Ratão was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.

How long is João Ratão?

João Ratão has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was João Ratão released?

João Ratão was released on April 29, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in João Ratão?

The main cast of João Ratão includes Óscar de Lemos, Maria Domingas, António Silva, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Teresa Cazal.