The Great Kilapy
O Grande Kilapy
Synopsis
Zézé Gamboa's sardonic historical drama follows a good-hearted, apolitical con man who, on the eve of Angolan independence in the mid-1970s, pulls off a massive swindle at the expense of the Portuguese colonial administration — and soon after finds himself hailed as a hero of the national liberation struggle.
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O GRANDE KILAPY - THE GREAT KILAPY
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-10
Top Cast
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Lázaro Ramos
Joãozinho
Pedro Hossi
Pedro
João Lagarto
Raul
Hermila Guedes
Francisca
Buda Lira
Ernesto Lopes
Patrícia Bull
Rita
Pedro Carraca
Rui
Sílvia Rizzo
Carmo
São José Correia
Lola Valdez
Antônio Pitanga
Pai de Joãozinho
Maria Ceiça
Mãe de Joãozinho
Alberto Magassela
Alfredo
Carlos Paca
Zeca
Miguel Telmo
Engraxador
Anabela Teixeira
Amiga de Lopes
Marcello Urgeghe
Pide Luanda 1
Manuel Wiborg
Pide Lisboa
Filipe Crawford
Inspector PIDE
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zézé Gamboa
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Carlos Patraquim, Luís Alvarães
- Original Score
- David Linx, Diederik Wissels
- Original Title
- O Grande Kilapy
- Country of Origin
- Angola, Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- David & Golias, Raiz Produções Cinematográficas, Gamboa & Gamboa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zézé Gamboa
Luis Carlos Patraquim, Luís Alvarães
David Linx, Diederik Wissels
Mario Masini
Pascal Latil
Fernando Vendrell, Luís Alvarães
Department Leadership Roster
Zézé Gamboa
Director
Pascal Latil
Editor
Mario Masini
Director of Photography
Fernando Vendrell
Producer
Luis Carlos Patraquim
Writer
Luís Alvarães
Writer
David Linx
Original Music Composer
Diederik Wissels
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Kilapy
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What is The Great Kilapy about?
Zézé Gamboa's sardonic historical drama follows a good-hearted, apolitical con man who, on the eve of Angolan independence in the mid-1970s, pulls off a massive swindle at the expense of the Portuguese colonial administration — and soon after finds himself hailed as a hero of the national liberation struggle.
Who directed The Great Kilapy?
The Great Kilapy was directed by Zézé Gamboa.
Who stars in The Great Kilapy?
The principal cast of The Great Kilapy includes Lázaro Ramos, Pedro Hossi, João Lagarto, Hermila Guedes, Buda Lira.
When was The Great Kilapy released and how long is it?
The Great Kilapy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Kilapy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Kilapy was composed by David Linx, Diederik Wissels.