The Wheat and the Tares
O Trigo e o Joio
Synopsis
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic, bewitching songs and their daily toil to turn a dry, barren land into golden wheat fields.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Guimarães
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Namora
- Original Score
- Joly Braga Santos
- Original Title
- O Trigo e o Joio
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa, Produções Cunha Telles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Guimarães
Fernando Namora
Joly Braga Santos
Aquilino Mendes
Manuel Guimarães
Manuel Guimarães, António da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Guimarães
Director
Fernando Namora
Writer
Manuel Guimarães
Editor
Manuel Guimarães
Producer
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Aquilino Mendes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wheat and the Tares
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wheat and the Tares about?
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic, bewitching songs and their daily toil to turn a dry, barren land into golden wheat fields.
Who directed The Wheat and the Tares?
The Wheat and the Tares was directed by Manuel Guimarães.
Who stars in The Wheat and the Tares?
The principal cast of The Wheat and the Tares includes Eunice Muñoz, Igrejas Caeiro, Mário Pereira, Barreto Poeira, Lídia Franco.
When was The Wheat and the Tares released and how long is it?
The Wheat and the Tares was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wheat and the Tares?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wheat and the Tares was composed by Joly Braga Santos.