The Jew
Originally released in 1996. The Jew is a drama film. directed by Jom Tob Azulay.
Starring Felipe Pinheiro, Dina Sfat, and José Lewgoy
Synopsis
The story of Brazilian Antônio José da Silva, a jewish poet, playwright and lawyer living in the 18th Century Lisbon, who managed to avoid Inquisition by converting himself to Catholicism, after being tortured. But his fierce criticism of Portugal's élite led him to persecution and torture, becoming kind of a scapegoat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Director
Top Cast
Felipe Pinheiro
as António José da Silva
Dina Sfat
as Lourença Coutinho
José Lewgoy
as D. Nuno da Cunha
Mário Viegas
as D. João V
José Neto
as D. Marcos
Edwin Luisi
as Alexandre de Gusmão
Fernanda Torres
as Brites
Ruy de Carvalho
as Padre Pantoja
Cristina Aché
as Leonor
Sinde Filipe
as Marquis of Alegrete
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Tatu Filmes
- Embrafilme
- Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jew about?
The story of Brazilian Antônio José da Silva, a jewish poet, playwright and lawyer living in the 18th Century Lisbon, who managed to avoid Inquisition by converting himself to Catholicism, after ...
Who directed The Jew?
The Jew was directed by Jom Tob Azulay.
How long is The Jew?
The Jew has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Jew released?
The Jew was released on January 16, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jew?
The main cast of The Jew includes Felipe Pinheiro, Dina Sfat, José Lewgoy, Mário Viegas, José Neto.