João and the Knife
Originally released in 1972. João and the Knife is a drama/crime film. directed by George Sluizer.
Starring Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, and João Augusto Azevedo
Synopsis
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife. Suspense movie with a combination of ethnography, adventure and dramatic action, based on a poem by the Brazilian writer Odylo Costa Filho.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Netherlands
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Sluizer Films
- Roberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is João and the Knife about?
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a goo...
Who directed João and the Knife?
João and the Knife was directed by George Sluizer.
How long is João and the Knife?
João and the Knife has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was João and the Knife released?
João and the Knife was released on April 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in João and the Knife?
The main cast of João and the Knife includes Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos, João Batista.