Madragoa
Synopsis
In Madragoa, Zé Luís, a man of the people devoted to his work, is in love with Clara, the daughter of Santana das Carnes, his godfather and protector, who intends to marry her to D. Eusébio with the intention of financing his business. When Santana discovers the romance, he fires Zé Luís and forces him to break it off, convincing him that he owes his marriage to Margarida, a young woman of the same upbringing. Zé Luís finds employment at the docks, Margarida dies of illness, Santana goes bankrupt... Zé Luís supports him with initiative and money from his father, who has meanwhile returned from Africa, and ends up marrying Clara.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perdigão Queiroga
- Screenplay & Story
- Gualdim Pais
- Original Title
- Madragoa
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Lisboa Filme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perdigão Queiroga
Gualdim Pais, João Bastos
Department Leadership Roster
Gualdim Pais
Screenplay
Perdigão Queiroga
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madragoa
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What is Madragoa about?
In Madragoa, Zé Luís, a man of the people devoted to his work, is in love with Clara, the daughter of Santana das Carnes, his godfather and protector, who intends to marry her to D. Eusébio with the intention of financing his business. When Santana discovers the romance, he fires Zé Luís and forces him to break it off, convincing him that he owes his marriage to Margarida, a young woman of the same upbringing. Zé Luís finds employment at the docks, Margarida dies of illness, Santana goes bankrupt... Zé Luís supports him with initiative and money from his father, who has meanwhile returned from Africa, and ends up marrying Clara.
Who directed Madragoa?
Madragoa was directed by Perdigão Queiroga.
Who stars in Madragoa?
The principal cast of Madragoa includes Deolinda Rodrigues, Helga Liné, Barroso Lopes, Costinha, Manuel Santos Carvalho.
When was Madragoa released and how long is it?
Madragoa was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.