Life Is Beautiful
Originally released in 1982. Life Is Beautiful is a comedy/crime film. directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
Starring Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel, and João Lagarto
Synopsis
Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Canto e Castro
as Comandante Orlando Câmara
Helena Isabel
as Flora
João Lagarto
as Sócio da Súcia
Nicolau Breyner
as Hipólito do Ó
Vítor Norte
as Luís da Silveira
Virgílio Castelo
as Teodoro Galã
Margarida Carpinteiro
as Ifigénia
Rui Mendes
as Ex-Carbonário
Henrique Viana
as Magalhães
Io Appolloni
as Françoise-Marie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Is Beautiful about?
Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Final...
Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Life Is Beautiful released?
Life Is Beautiful was released on February 19, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Is Beautiful?
The main cast of Life Is Beautiful includes Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel, João Lagarto, Nicolau Breyner, Vítor Norte.