Movie Description
Madragoa
(1952)Overview
In Madragoa, Zé Luís, a man of the people devoted to his work, is in love with Clara, the daughter of Santana das Carnes, his godfather and protector, who intends to marry her to D. Eusébio with the intention of financing his business. When Santana discovers the romance, he fires Zé Luís and forces him to break it off, convincing him that he owes his marriage to Margarida, a young woman of the same upbringing. Zé Luís finds employment at the docks, Margarida dies of illness, Santana goes bankrupt... Zé Luís supports him with initiative and money from his father, who has meanwhile returned from Africa, and ends up marrying Clara.
Cast
António, the manufacturer
Zé Luís' father
Zé Luís' mother
Dom Eusébio
Clara
Trinca-Espinhas
Genoveva
Uncle Julião
Margarida
Faustino
Santana das Carnes
Zé Luís
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Facts
Original TitleMadragoa
Status Released
Release Information
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1952-01-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 48m
Production CompaniesLisboa Filme
Genres
- Romance
- Drama
