A Estrangeira (1982)
The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.
Director: João Mário Grilo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 1, 1982
Cast
- Fernando Rey - André
- Teresa Madruga - Eva
- Mariana Villar - Ana
- Maria de Medeiros - Ana as a Child
- Diogo Dória - Jorge
- Artur Semedo - Nunes
- Simone de Oliveira - Clara
- João César Monteiro
- Pedro Efe
- Isabel Alves de Carvalho
Screenplay
- João Mário Grilo (Screenplay)
- Teresa Azevedo (Screenplay)
- Michael Graham (Screenplay)
Music: António Victorino de Almeida
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Teresa Caldas, Roberto Perpignani
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: João Mário Grilo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Estrangeira about?
- The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.
- Who directed A Estrangeira?
- A Estrangeira was directed by João Mário Grilo.
- Who stars in A Estrangeira?
- A Estrangeira stars Fernando Rey, Teresa Madruga, Mariana Villar, Maria de Medeiros, Diogo Dória, Artur Semedo.
- How long is A Estrangeira?
- A Estrangeira has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Estrangeira?
- A Estrangeira is a Drama film.
- Where was A Estrangeira produced?
- A Estrangeira was produced in Portugal.