The Dead at the Phone
Um Morto Ao Telefone
Synopsis
This story begins with Marcelo's funeral. His family, his fiancée Lúcia and three suspicious men are the only people accompanying the coffin. By night, at home, Rosa, Ricardo and Lúcia notice something strange: Marcelo's room has been completely ransacked. Suddenly, the phone rings. Rosa answers and hears the voice of her son who had just died. The shock is too strong for the poor lady, who dies of a syncope. To understand these sinister events, we have to go back three days...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Watson Macedo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ismar Porto, Watson Macedo
- Original Score
- Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes
- Original Title
- Um Morto Ao Telefone
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Watson Macedo Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Watson Macedo
Ismar Porto, Watson Macedo
Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes
Watson Macedo
Watson Macedo
Department Leadership Roster
Watson Macedo
Director
Ismar Porto
Writer
Watson Macedo
Editor
Watson Macedo
Producer
Watson Macedo
Writer
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What is The Dead at the Phone about?
This story begins with Marcelo's funeral. His family, his fiancée Lúcia and three suspicious men are the only people accompanying the coffin. By night, at home, Rosa, Ricardo and Lúcia notice something strange: Marcelo's room has been completely ransacked. Suddenly, the phone rings. Rosa answers and hears the voice of her son who had just died. The shock is too strong for the poor lady, who dies of a syncope. To understand these sinister events, we have to go back three days...
Who directed The Dead at the Phone?
The Dead at the Phone was directed by Watson Macedo.
Who stars in The Dead at the Phone?
The principal cast of The Dead at the Phone includes Oswaldo Loureiro, Eliana, Joana Fomm, José Policena, Jurema Magalhães.
When was The Dead at the Phone released and how long is it?
The Dead at the Phone was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead at the Phone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead at the Phone was composed by Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes.