The Lyre of Delight
A Lira do Delírio
Synopsis
During the Carnival, in Niterói, the son of a Lira do Delírio nightclub dancer is kidnapped. With the help of a journalist friend, she dives into Rio de Janeiro's underworld and meet all kind of criminals. She also goes back in time, to a past carnival, where she thinks she might pin-point the culprit among a group of people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Original Score
- Paulo Moura
- Original Title
- A Lira do Delírio
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, Produções Cinematográficas R.F. Farias, Walter Lima Junior Produções Cinematográficas Ltda.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lima Jr.
Walter Lima Jr.
Paulo Moura
Dib Lutfi
Amauri Alves, Mair Tavares
Roberto Farias, José Carlos Escalero, Walter Lima Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Farias
Producer
Walter Lima Jr.
Director
Walter Lima Jr.
Writer
Dib Lutfi
Director of Photography
Walter Lima Jr.
Producer
Paulo Moura
Original Music Composer
Amauri Alves
Editor
Mair Tavares
Editor
Nazareth Teixeira
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lyre of Delight
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What is The Lyre of Delight about?
During the Carnival, in Niterói, the son of a Lira do Delírio nightclub dancer is kidnapped. With the help of a journalist friend, she dives into Rio de Janeiro's underworld and meet all kind of criminals. She also goes back in time, to a past carnival, where she thinks she might pin-point the culprit among a group of people.
Who directed The Lyre of Delight?
The Lyre of Delight was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
Who stars in The Lyre of Delight?
The principal cast of The Lyre of Delight includes Anecy Rocha, Cláudio Marzo, Paulo César Peréio, Antonio Pedro, Tonico Pereira.
When was The Lyre of Delight released and how long is it?
The Lyre of Delight was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lyre of Delight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lyre of Delight was composed by Paulo Moura.