Compasso de Espera
Synopsis
Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.
Top Cast
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Zózimo Bulbul
Jorge de Oliveira
Renée de Vielmond
Cristina
Léa Garcia
Zefa
Antônio Pitanga
Assis
Stênio Garcia
Radar
Elida Gay Palmer
Ema
Cléa Simões
Mãe
Karin Rodrigues
Ingrid
Augusto Barone
Dr. Macedo
Flávio Porto
Eduardo Zá
Geraldo Decourt
Jacyra Sampaio
Cacilda Lanuza
Ema (voice)
Miriam Mehler
Cristina (voice)
A.C. Carvalho
Caetano Gherardi
Marina Freire
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antunes Filho
- Screenplay & Story
- Antunes Filho
- Original Score
- Vicente de Paula Salvia
- Original Title
- Compasso de Espera
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antunes Filho
Antunes Filho
Vicente de Paula Salvia
Jorge Bodanzky
Charles F. Mendes de Almeida
Julia Salomão
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Bodanzky
Director of Photography
Charles F. Mendes de Almeida
Editor
Antunes Filho
Director
Antunes Filho
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Compasso de Espera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Compasso de Espera about?
Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.
Who directed Compasso de Espera?
Compasso de Espera was directed by Antunes Filho.
Who stars in Compasso de Espera?
The principal cast of Compasso de Espera includes Zózimo Bulbul, Renée de Vielmond, Léa Garcia, Antônio Pitanga, Stênio Garcia.
When was Compasso de Espera released and how long is it?
Compasso de Espera was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Compasso de Espera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Compasso de Espera was composed by Vicente de Paula Salvia.