Fado, a Singer's Story
Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira
Synopsis
Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
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Amália Rodrigues
Ana Maria
Virgílio Teixeira
Júlio Guitarrista
Vasco Santana
Joaquim Marujo
António Silva
Chico Fadista
Tony D'Algy
Sousa Morais, the manager
Raul de Carvalho
Embaixador
Eugénio Salvador
Lingrinhas
José Victor
Damião
Alda de Aguiar
Senhora Augusta
Maria Emília Vilas
Rosa
Aida Queiroga
Luisinha
Armando Ferreira
Peixe-Espada
Emílio Correia
Gil
Henrique Santana
Convidado
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$92K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perdigão Queiroga
- Screenplay & Story
- Armando Vieira Pinto
- Original Score
- Frederico de Freitas
- Original Title
- Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $92K
- Production Studios
- Lisboa Filme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perdigão Queiroga
Armando Vieira Pinto
Frederico de Freitas
Francesco Izzarelli
Perdigão Queiroga
Department Leadership Roster
Perdigão Queiroga
Director
Armando Vieira Pinto
Screenplay
Perdigão Queiroga
Editor
Perdigão Queiroga
Production Design
Beatriz Chagas
Costume Design
Francesco Izzarelli
Director of Photography
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What is Fado, a Singer's Story about?
Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
Who directed Fado, a Singer's Story?
Fado, a Singer's Story was directed by Perdigão Queiroga.
Who stars in Fado, a Singer's Story?
The principal cast of Fado, a Singer's Story includes Amália Rodrigues, Virgílio Teixeira, Vasco Santana, António Silva, Tony D'Algy.
When was Fado, a Singer's Story released and how long is it?
Fado, a Singer's Story was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Fado, a Singer's Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fado, a Singer's Story was composed by Frederico de Freitas.