A Estrangeira
Synopsis
The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Mário Grilo
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Graham, Teresa Azevedo, João Mário Grilo
- Original Score
- António Victorino de Almeida
- Original Title
- A Estrangeira
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Mário Grilo
Michael Graham, Teresa Azevedo, João Mário Grilo
António Victorino de Almeida
Acácio de Almeida
Roberto Perpignani, Teresa Caldas
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
João Mário Grilo
Director
Michael Graham
Screenplay
Teresa Azevedo
Screenplay
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Paulo Branco
Producer
Zé Branco
Production Design
João Mário Grilo
Screenplay
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Teresa Caldas
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Estrangeira
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What is A Estrangeira about?
The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.
Who directed A Estrangeira?
A Estrangeira was directed by João Mário Grilo.
Who stars in A Estrangeira?
The principal cast of A Estrangeira includes Fernando Rey, Teresa Madruga, Mariana Villar, Maria de Medeiros, Diogo Dória.
When was A Estrangeira released and how long is it?
A Estrangeira was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Estrangeira?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Estrangeira was composed by António Victorino de Almeida.