A Shot in the Dark
Um Tiro no Escuro
Synopsis
A baby is kidnapped in a Brazilian airport. Years later, the mother lives in Lisbon and works in a strip-tease bar so she can survive. When she is fired, she joins a gang of bank robbers...
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Joaquim de Almeida
Rafael
Vanessa Machado
Verônica
Filipe Duarte
Engenheiro
Ivo Canelas
Brocas
Miguel Borges
Metralha
Margarida Marinho
Isabel
Cristina Cunha
Filipa, Rafael's partner
João Lagarto
Castro Ferraz
Almeno Gonçalves
Piteira
Inês Costa
Maria, Rafael's daughter
Orlando Costa
Pai Metralha
Raquel Maria
Mãe Metralha
Sandra Cóias
Marlene
António Melo
policeman
Joaquim Nicolau
PJ expert
João Maria Pinto
client Tamila
Sofia Reis
stewardess
Fernando Lupach
Caixa Branco
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonel Vieira
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Almeida, João Nunes
- Original Score
- Elvis Veiguinha, José Afonso
- Original Title
- Um Tiro no Escuro
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Cine Studio Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonel Vieira
Jorge Almeida, João Nunes, Alberto Fernandes
Elvis Veiguinha, José Afonso
Marcelo Durst
Pedro Ribeiro
Tino Navarro
Department Leadership Roster
Leonel Vieira
Director
Jorge Almeida
Screenplay
João Nunes
Screenplay
Marcelo Durst
Director of Photography
Tino Navarro
Producer
Pedro Ribeiro
Editor
Isabel Quadros
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Shot in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Shot in the Dark about?
A baby is kidnapped in a Brazilian airport. Years later, the mother lives in Lisbon and works in a strip-tease bar so she can survive. When she is fired, she joins a gang of bank robbers...
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark was directed by Leonel Vieira.
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Shot in the Dark includes Joaquim de Almeida, Vanessa Machado, Filipe Duarte, Ivo Canelas, Miguel Borges.
When was A Shot in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Shot in the Dark was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Shot in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shot in the Dark was composed by Elvis Veiguinha, José Afonso.