Frei Luís de Sousa
Synopsis
Seven years after the disastrous Battle of Alcácer Quibir, where King Sebastian and the nobleman Dom João disappeared, the latter's wife Dona Madalena de Vilhena finally gives up hope that he'll return and marries the knight Dom Manuel de Sousa Coutinho, with whom she has a daughter, who is afflicted by a fatal illness. Now only the tutor Telmo Pais retains the hope that the lost husband is alive, a premonition that may be confirmed after two decades, with the arrival of a mysterious pilgrim...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- António Lopes Ribeiro
- Screenplay & Story
- António Lopes Ribeiro
- Original Score
- Jaime Silva Filho
- Original Title
- Frei Luís de Sousa
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Lisboa Filme, Fundo do Cinema Nacional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
António Lopes Ribeiro
António Lopes Ribeiro, Almeida Garrett
Jaime Silva Filho
Mário Moreira, Aquilino Mendes
António Lopes Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
António Lopes Ribeiro
Screenplay
António Lopes Ribeiro
Director
Almeida Garrett
Writer
Mário Moreira
Director of Photography
Aquilino Mendes
Director of Photography
António Lopes Ribeiro
Editor
António Lopes Ribeiro
Production Design
Carlos Ribeiro
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frei Luís de Sousa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frei Luís de Sousa about?
Seven years after the disastrous Battle of Alcácer Quibir, where King Sebastian and the nobleman Dom João disappeared, the latter's wife Dona Madalena de Vilhena finally gives up hope that he'll return and marries the knight Dom Manuel de Sousa Coutinho, with whom she has a daughter, who is afflicted by a fatal illness. Now only the tutor Telmo Pais retains the hope that the lost husband is alive, a premonition that may be confirmed after two decades, with the arrival of a mysterious pilgrim...
Who directed Frei Luís de Sousa?
Frei Luís de Sousa was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
Who stars in Frei Luís de Sousa?
The principal cast of Frei Luís de Sousa includes Maria Sampaio, Raul de Carvalho, María Dulce, João Villaret, Barreto Poeira.
When was Frei Luís de Sousa released and how long is it?
Frei Luís de Sousa was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Frei Luís de Sousa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frei Luís de Sousa was composed by Jaime Silva Filho.