King of the Cards
O Rei do Baralho
Synopsis
In a movie studio, the actors are getting made up and the crew is waiting to begin shooting the film. Grande Otelo, the bungling "king of the deck", and Marta Anderson, the blond and provocative star of the show, recite in the historical scenario of the chanchadas, the abandoned studios of Cinédia. "The photography is splendid, it is a sort of parallel song, of critique, of parody, of understanding of a certain light typical of Brazilian cinema of the times, already re-created, already stylized. And with the older actors, Otelo, Lewgoy and the others, something very important happened in the artistic perception, seeing again, doing again, it was already a concrete metalanguage" (J. Bressane).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Júlio Bressane
- Original Score
- Júlio Bressane
- Original Title
- O Rei do Baralho
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Julio Bressane Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Júlio Bressane
Júlio Bressane
Amauri Alves
Department Leadership Roster
Júlio Bressane
Director
Amauri Alves
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for King of the Cards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Cards
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Cards about?
In a movie studio, the actors are getting made up and the crew is waiting to begin shooting the film. Grande Otelo, the bungling "king of the deck", and Marta Anderson, the blond and provocative star of the show, recite in the historical scenario of the chanchadas, the abandoned studios of Cinédia. "The photography is splendid, it is a sort of parallel song, of critique, of parody, of understanding of a certain light typical of Brazilian cinema of the times, already re-created, already stylized. And with the older actors, Otelo, Lewgoy and the others, something very important happened in the artistic perception, seeing again, doing again, it was already a concrete metalanguage" (J. Bressane).
Who directed King of the Cards?
King of the Cards was directed by Júlio Bressane.
Who stars in King of the Cards?
The principal cast of King of the Cards includes Grande Otelo, Marta Anderson, Wilson Grey, Fininho, Cauê Filho.
When was King of the Cards released and how long is it?
King of the Cards was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Cards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Cards was composed by Júlio Bressane.