Hour of Fear
A Hora do Medo
Synopsis
In São Paulo, Alberto is an insane and sadistic man that kills women, and lives with his mother that covers all his mess. When he kills his mother's employee Eliana, stabbing her in the bathtub, they bury her in the backyard of their house. Eliana's fiancé unsuccessfully seeks her out and when Alberto's mother advertises that she needs a driver, he applies for the job to sneak around the real estate trying to find Eliana.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Cavalcanti, José Mojica Marins
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Cavalcanti
- Original Title
- A Hora do Medo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Platéia Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Cavalcanti, José Mojica Marins
Francisco Cavalcanti
Valmir Dias
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Valmir Dias
Editor
Francisco Cavalcanti
Director
Francisco Cavalcanti
Writer
José Mojica Marins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hour of Fear
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What is Hour of Fear about?
In São Paulo, Alberto is an insane and sadistic man that kills women, and lives with his mother that covers all his mess. When he kills his mother's employee Eliana, stabbing her in the bathtub, they bury her in the backyard of their house. Eliana's fiancé unsuccessfully seeks her out and when Alberto's mother advertises that she needs a driver, he applies for the job to sneak around the real estate trying to find Eliana.
Who directed Hour of Fear?
Hour of Fear was directed by Francisco Cavalcanti, José Mojica Marins.
Who stars in Hour of Fear?
The principal cast of Hour of Fear includes Francisco Cavalcanti, José Mojica Marins, Ely Silva, Darcy Silva, Turíbio Ruiz.
When was Hour of Fear released and how long is it?
Hour of Fear was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.