João and the Knife
A Faca e o Rio
Synopsis
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sluizer
- Screenplay & Story
- George Sluizer, Odylo Costa Filho
- Original Score
- Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Original Title
- A Faca e o Rio
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sluizer Films, Roberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sluizer
George Sluizer, Odylo Costa Filho
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Jan de Bont
Jan Dop
George Sluizer
Department Leadership Roster
George Sluizer
Producer
George Sluizer
Director
George Sluizer
Writer
Jan Dop
Editor
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About João and the Knife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is João and the Knife about?
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.
Who directed João and the Knife?
João and the Knife was directed by George Sluizer.
Who stars in João and the Knife?
The principal cast of João and the Knife includes Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos, João Batista.
When was João and the Knife released and how long is it?
João and the Knife was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for João and the Knife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for João and the Knife was composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Is João and the Knife based on a book or true story?
João and the Knife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Odylo Costa Filho".