Black Cloaks
Capas Negras
Synopsis
In Coimbra, law student José Duarte and the beautiful Maria de Lisboa experience an intense love story, but after finishing his studies and feeling betrayed, José Duarte abandons Maria and goes to Porto, seeking success as a singer of Coimbra fado. But, unknowingly, he leaves her pregnant with a child.
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Amália Rodrigues
Maria de Lisboa
Alberto Ribeiro
José Duarte
Artur Agostinho
Manecas
Vasco Morgado
Jorge
Barroso Lopes
Coca-Bichinhos
Humberto Madeira
Já-Cá-Canta
António Sacramento
Magistrate
Graziela Mendes
Rosa Tricana
Joaquim Miranda
Judge
Fernando Silva
Cunha, the pawnbroker
Génia Silva
Leonor
António Gonçalves
Dancer
Cremilda de Sousa
Dancer
Manuela Bonito
Afonso Branco
João Calazans
Maria Emília Vilas
Adozinda Mariano
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armando de Miranda
- Screenplay & Story
- José Galhardo, Alberto Barbosa, Luís Galhardo
- Original Title
- Capas Negras
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Cinelândia, Lisboa Filme, Real República do Rás-Teparta, Produtores Associados, Exclusivos Triunfo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando de Miranda
José Galhardo, Alberto Barbosa, Luís Galhardo
Armando de Miranda
Armando de Miranda, Edmundo Ferreira de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
José Galhardo
Screenplay
Armando de Miranda
Director
Alberto Barbosa
Screenplay
Armando de Miranda
Editor
Armando de Miranda
Producer
Luís Galhardo
Screenplay
Edmundo Ferreira de Almeida
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Cloaks
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What is Black Cloaks about?
In Coimbra, law student José Duarte and the beautiful Maria de Lisboa experience an intense love story, but after finishing his studies and feeling betrayed, José Duarte abandons Maria and goes to Porto, seeking success as a singer of Coimbra fado. But, unknowingly, he leaves her pregnant with a child.
Who directed Black Cloaks?
Black Cloaks was directed by Armando de Miranda.
Who stars in Black Cloaks?
The principal cast of Black Cloaks includes Amália Rodrigues, Alberto Ribeiro, Artur Agostinho, Vasco Morgado, Barroso Lopes.
When was Black Cloaks released and how long is it?
Black Cloaks was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.