Quincas Borba movie poster

Quincas Borba

June 9, 1988 1h 56m 3.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Quincas Borba is a drama film. directed by Roberto Santos.

Starring Paulo Villaça, Helber Rangel, and Fúlvio Stefanini

Synopsis

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 9, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 3.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Embrafilme
  • Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quincas Borba about?

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fort...

Who directed Quincas Borba?

Quincas Borba was directed by Roberto Santos.

How long is Quincas Borba?

Quincas Borba has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Quincas Borba released?

Quincas Borba was released on June 9, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Quincas Borba?

The main cast of Quincas Borba includes Paulo Villaça, Helber Rangel, Fúlvio Stefanini, Brigitte Broder, Luiz Serra.