

Maria of the Sea
Maria do Mar
Synopsis
Falacha is the captain of a fishing boat, who loses his men in a shipwreck. Among them was the husband of Aurélia, who holds Falacha responsible for the tragedy. Maria, Falacha's daughter, falls in love with Manuel, Aurélia's son, a situation that their mothers refuse to accept.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rosa Maria
Maria do Mar
Oliveira Martins
Manuel
Adelina Abranches
Aunt Aurélia
Alves da Cunha
Falacha
Perpétua dos Santos
Falacha's Wife
Álvaro Horta e Costa
"Perú"
Maria Leo
Maria do Mar's Friend
António Duarte
"Lacraio"
Celestino Pedroso
Colonel
Mário Duarte
Doctor
Rafael Alves
Officer
Galiana Murraças
Fisherwoman of Nazaré
Bernardina
Fisherwoman of Nazaré
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival d'Aneres
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Leitão de Barros
- Screenplay & Story
- José Leitão de Barros, António Lopes Ribeiro
- Original Title
- Maria do Mar
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sociedade Universal de Superfilmes (SUS)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Leitão de Barros
José Leitão de Barros, António Lopes Ribeiro, Norberto Lopes
Salazar Dinis, Manuel Luís Vieira
José Leitão de Barros
Department Leadership Roster
José Leitão de Barros
Director
Salazar Dinis
Director of Photography
José Leitão de Barros
Editor
Manuel Luís Vieira
Director of Photography
José Leitão de Barros
Screenplay
António Lopes Ribeiro
Screenplay
Norberto Lopes
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria of the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maria of the Sea about?
Falacha is the captain of a fishing boat, who loses his men in a shipwreck. Among them was the husband of Aurélia, who holds Falacha responsible for the tragedy. Maria, Falacha's daughter, falls in love with Manuel, Aurélia's son, a situation that their mothers refuse to accept.
Who directed Maria of the Sea?
Maria of the Sea was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Who stars in Maria of the Sea?
The principal cast of Maria of the Sea includes Rosa Maria, Oliveira Martins, Adelina Abranches, Alves da Cunha, Perpétua dos Santos.
When was Maria of the Sea released and how long is it?
Maria of the Sea was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.



















