The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir
Os Demónios de Alcácer Quibir
Synopsis
Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →António Beringela
Beringela
Ana Zanatti
Lianor
Maria Alice Vergueiro
África
Fernando Loureiro
Boanova
Sérgio Godinho
Camolas
Luís Barradas
Soldado Mudo
João Guedes
D. Gonçalo
Zita Duarte
Joana
Maria Alice Vergueiro
Ama
Fernando Gusmão
Camponês
Artur Semedo
Capitão da GNR
Pedro Efe
Operário em Greve
Tony Morgon
Cabo da GNR
Carlos José Teixeira
Latifundiário
Rogério Vieira
Padre
João Carlos Gorjão
Polícia
João Semedo
Beatriz de Almeida
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Fonseca e Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Sobral, José Fonseca e Costa
- Original Score
- Sérgio Godinho
- Original Title
- Os Demónios de Alcácer Quibir
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Fonseca e Costa
Augusto Sobral, José Fonseca e Costa
Sérgio Godinho
António Escudeiro
Teresa Vaz da Silva, José Fonseca e Costa, João Carlos Gorjão
Artur Semedo
Department Leadership Roster
José Fonseca e Costa
Director
Sérgio Godinho
Original Music Composer
Teresa Vaz da Silva
Editor
António Escudeiro
Director of Photography
Augusto Sobral
Writer
José Fonseca e Costa
Editor
José Fonseca e Costa
Writer
João Carlos Gorjão
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir about?
Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.
Who directed The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was directed by José Fonseca e Costa.
Who stars in The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The principal cast of The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir includes António Beringela, Ana Zanatti, Maria Alice Vergueiro, Fernando Loureiro, Sérgio Godinho.
When was The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir released and how long is it?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was composed by Sérgio Godinho.