João Ratão
Synopsis
João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from France... written by a fellow soldier. João Ratão is illiterate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Luiz, Lisboa
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Brum do Canto
- Screenplay & Story
- João Bastos
- Original Title
- João Ratão
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Brum do Canto
João Bastos
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Brum do Canto
Director
João Bastos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About João Ratão
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What is João Ratão about?
João Ratão is one of many young Portuguese soldiers fighting in Flandres, France, during World War I. Back home, he now needs to fight for the love Vitória, to whom he sent love letters from France... written by a fellow soldier. João Ratão is illiterate.
Who directed João Ratão?
João Ratão was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.
Who stars in João Ratão?
The principal cast of João Ratão includes Óscar de Lemos, Maria Domingas, António Silva, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Teresa Cazal.
When was João Ratão released and how long is it?
João Ratão was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.