Ruth
"1960. The event that stirred up Portugal."
Originally released in 2018. Ruth is a drama film. directed by António Pinhão Botelho. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, and Paulo Furtado
Synopsis
This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Box Office
$38.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Mozambique
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Igor Regalla
as Eusébio
Josefina Massango
as Elisa Anissabeni
Paulo Furtado
as Laurindo da Silva Ferreira
J.P. Simões
as Padre Henrique
Álvaro Correia
as Brás Medeiros
José Raposo
as Dr. Nunes Pantaleão
António Simão
as Camilo Antunes
António Nipita
as Chico Maneta
Mauro Hermínio
as Hilário adulto
Pedro Inês
as José Mateus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Revenue
- $38,110
Production Companies
- Leopardo Filmes
- APM - Ana Pinhão Moura Produções
- Mapiko Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth about?
This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmai...
Who directed Ruth?
Ruth was directed by António Pinhão Botelho.
How long is Ruth?
Ruth has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Ruth released?
Ruth was released on May 3, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruth?
The main cast of Ruth includes Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Paulo Furtado, J.P. Simões, Álvaro Correia.