The Heirs
Os Herdeiros
“A story of our history. From Carmen Miranda to Brasília, from Getúlio Vargas to the television.”
Synopsis
Jorge, an ambitious journalist, marries into money and betrays colleagues to become a powerful politician during political turmoil in 1946 Brazil.
Top Cast
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Sérgio Cardoso
Ramos
Paulo Porto
Medeiros
Isabel Ribeiro
Rachel
Mário Lago
Almeida
Odete Lara
Eugênia
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Danton
Daniel Filho
Um Americano
Wilza Carla
Uma Americana
Hugo Carvana
Professor Maia
Oswaldo Loureiro
Barros
Luiz Linhares
Delegado Torturador
Nara Leão
Amiga
Ferreira Gullar
Davi Martins
Dalva de Oliveira
Uma Cantora
Afonso Stuart
Um primo
Anecy Rocha
Baby
Grande Otelo
Americo
Olga Nobre
Uma radioatriz
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Diegues
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Diegues
- Original Title
- Os Herdeiros
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- LC Barreto, J.B. Producoes Cinematograficas Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Diegues
Carlos Diegues
Dib Lutfi
Eduardo Escorel
Jarbas Barbosa, Carlos Diegues
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Diegues
Director
Carlos Diegues
Writer
Jarbas Barbosa
Producer
Eduardo Escorel
Editor
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Luiz Carlos Ripper
Costume Design
Dib Lutfi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heirs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heirs about?
Jorge, an ambitious journalist, marries into money and betrays colleagues to become a powerful politician during political turmoil in 1946 Brazil.
Who directed The Heirs?
The Heirs was directed by Carlos Diegues.
Who stars in The Heirs?
The principal cast of The Heirs includes Sérgio Cardoso, Paulo Porto, Isabel Ribeiro, Mário Lago, Odete Lara.
When was The Heirs released and how long is it?
The Heirs was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.