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Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus(1959)

Also Known As: Orfeu Negro |

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Brief Synopsis

A streetcar conductor loses his true love during Brazil's carnival season.

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Cast & Crew

Marcel Camus Director
Breno Mello Orpheus
Marpessa Dawn Eurydice
Adhemar Dasilva Death
Lourdes Deoliveira Mira
Lea Garcia Serafina
Alexandro Constantino Hermes
Waldetar Desouza Chico
Jorge Dos Santos Benedito
Aurino Cassanio Zeca
Jean Bourgoin Director Of Photography
Jacques Viot Screenwriter
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MPAA Ratings:  PG Premiere Info: 
Release Date:  1959 Production Date: 
Color/B&W:  Color (Eastmancolor) Distributions Co:  not available
Sound:  70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints), Mono (35 mm prints) Production Co:  Janus Films .....Production Company, .....Production Company, Kino International .....Domestic Theatrical Distributor, .....Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Duration(mins):  Country:  France (FR)
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  • Good Movie!

    Cecil Stinnett 2010-01-13

    I had never heard of this movie until was shown on TCM. No wonder TCM is one of my favorite networks along with ESPN and the History Channel. I was... MORE>

  • A truly unique film.

    Kathleen McMahon 2009-11-28

    I saw this movie when I was much younger and I always remembered it. The music and location made you feel as if you are a part of the experience. A... MORE>

  • This film has it all:

    Gay Griffin 2009-11-27

    The beauty and charisma of the two leads, the magical setting of Rio, and the spellbinding musical score by Jobim. Unforgettable! MORE>

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