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6.6 / 10(45 votes)IMDb19691h 4mBrazil

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies

Matou a Família e Foi ao Cinema

“I did it for love”

Synopsis

A man living with his parents in a low middle-class apartment in Rio de Janeiro coldly stabs them with a razor and then goes to the movies. Marcia, a rich and dissatisfied young woman, takes advantage of a trip from her husband to go to her home in Petrópolis, where she receives a visit from an old friend, Regina.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Júlio Bressane
Screenplay & Story
Júlio Bressane
Original Title
Matou a Família e Foi ao Cinema
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Julio Bressane Produções Cinematográficas

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Júlio Bressane

Screenplay & Story

Júlio Bressane

Director of Photography

Thiago Veloso

Film Editing

Geraldo Veloso

Producers

Júlio Bressane

Department Leadership Roster

Júlio Bressane

Júlio Bressane

Director

Thiago Veloso

Director of Photography

Júlio Bressane

Júlio Bressane

Writer

Júlio Bressane

Júlio Bressane

Producer

Geraldo Veloso

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Killed the Family and Went to the Movies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Killed the Family and Went to the Movies

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Killed the Family and Went to the Movies about?

A man living with his parents in a low middle-class apartment in Rio de Janeiro coldly stabs them with a razor and then goes to the movies. Marcia, a rich and dissatisfied young woman, takes advantage of a trip from her husband to go to her home in Petrópolis, where she receives a visit from an old friend, Regina.

Who directed Killed the Family and Went to the Movies?

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies was directed by Júlio Bressane.

Who stars in Killed the Family and Went to the Movies?

The principal cast of Killed the Family and Went to the Movies includes Márcia Rodrigues, Renata Sorrah, Antero de Oliveira, Vanda Lacerda, Paulo Padilha.

When was Killed the Family and Went to the Movies released and how long is it?

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.