Madragoa
Originally released in 1952. Madragoa is a romance/drama film. directed by Perdigão Queiroga.
Starring Estêvão Amarante, Silva Araújo, and Ercilia Costa
Synopsis
In Madragoa, Zé Luís, a man of the people devoted to his work, is in love with Clara, the daughter of Santana das Carnes, his godfather and protector, who intends to marry her to D. Eusébio with the intention of financing his business. When Santana discovers the romance, he fires Zé Luís and forces him to break it off, convincing him that he owes his marriage to Margarida, a young woman of the same upbringing. Zé Luís finds employment at the docks, Margarida dies of illness, Santana goes bankrupt... Zé Luís supports him with initiative and money from his father, who has meanwhile returned from Africa, and ends up marrying Clara.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Estêvão Amarante
as António, the manufacturer
Silva Araújo
as Zé Luís' father
Ercilia Costa
as Zé Luís' mother
Costinha
as Dom Eusébio
Helga Liné
as Clara
Barroso Lopes
as Trinca-Espinhas
Maria Olguim
as Genoveva
Assis Pacheco
as Uncle Julião
Deolinda Rodrigues
as Margarida
Eugénio Salvador
as Faustino
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Lisboa Filme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madragoa about?
In Madragoa, Zé Luís, a man of the people devoted to his work, is in love with Clara, the daughter of Santana das Carnes, his godfather and protector, who intends to marry her to D. Eusébio with...
Who directed Madragoa?
Madragoa was directed by Perdigão Queiroga.
How long is Madragoa?
Madragoa has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Madragoa released?
Madragoa was released on January 11, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madragoa?
The main cast of Madragoa includes Estêvão Amarante, Silva Araújo, Ercilia Costa, Costinha, Helga Liné.