The King of the Candle
Originally released in 1982. The King of the Candle is a drama film. directed by Noilton Nunes. With a runtime of 2h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maria Alice Vergueiro, Renato Borghi, and Henriqueta Brieba
Synopsis
Filming of the historical montage of Oswald de Andrade's play, where decadent millionaires, depraved children, corrupt and implacable capitalists are the characters interpreted by the Grupo Oficina, in a celebrated theatrical performance from 1967, fundamentally recorded in 1971 and released only in the 1980s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 45m
165 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Maria Alice Vergueiro
as Dona Cesarina
Renato Borghi
as Abelardo Primeiro
Henriqueta Brieba
as Dona Poloquinha
José Wilker
as Abelardo Segundo
Esther Góes
as Heloísa de Lesbos
Carlos Gregório
as Totó Fruta do Conde
Ítala Nandi
as Heloisa de Lesbos
Caetano Veloso
Tessy Callado
as João dos Divãs
Cláudio MacDowell
as Perdigoto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King of the Candle about?
Filming of the historical montage of Oswald de Andrade's play, where decadent millionaires, depraved children, corrupt and implacable capitalists are the characters interpreted by the Grupo Oficina...
Who directed The King of the Candle?
The King of the Candle was directed by Noilton Nunes.
How long is The King of the Candle?
The King of the Candle has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
When was The King of the Candle released?
The King of the Candle was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King of the Candle?
The main cast of The King of the Candle includes Maria Alice Vergueiro, Renato Borghi, Henriqueta Brieba, José Wilker, Esther Góes.