Top Cast
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Marília Pêra
Maryalva 'Mary" Matos
Paulo José
Pompeu
Zezé Motta
Dalila
José Wilker
Wallace Caldeira
Rita Lee
Mary Shadow
Marilu Bueno
Adelaide
Paulo César Peréio
Pereira
Antonio Pedro
Salgado
Betina Viany
Janete
Benjamin Cattan
Ferreirão
Patricio Bisso
Juanita
Lília Cabral
Secretária
Michael Royster
Larry Shadow
Sandra Pêra
Estreante
Jofre Soares
Coronel
Leticia Monte
Iara
Aurora Miranda
Aurora
Maurício do Valle
Dono do Buchada
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Diegues
- Screenplay & Story
- Antônio Calmon
- Original Title
- Dias Melhores Virão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Skylight Cinema Foto Art, Embrafilme, CDK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Diegues
Antônio Calmon, Vicente Pereira, Carlos Diegues, Vinícius Vianna
Lauro Escorel
Gilberto Santeiro
Carlos Diegues, Paulo César Ferreira, Angelo Gastal, Renata Almeida Magalhães
Department Leadership Roster
Emilia Duncan
Costume Design
Lia Renha
Production Design
Lauro Escorel
Director of Photography
Carlos Diegues
Director
Vicente Pereira
Writer
Gilberto Santeiro
Editor
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Antônio Calmon
Screenplay
Paulo César Ferreira
Producer
Carlos Diegues
Writer
Vinícius Vianna
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Better Days Ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Days Ahead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Better Days Ahead about?
Earning her living by dubbing American TV Series, a woman dreams of becoming an international Hollywood star.
Who directed Better Days Ahead?
Better Days Ahead was directed by Carlos Diegues.
Who stars in Better Days Ahead?
The principal cast of Better Days Ahead includes Marília Pêra, Paulo José, Zezé Motta, José Wilker, Rita Lee.
When was Better Days Ahead released and how long is it?
Better Days Ahead was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.