Needle in a Haystack
Agulha no Palheiro
Synopsis
Mariana is a young woman from the interior of Minas Gerais who leaves for Rio de Janeiro in search of a man who seduced her and got her pregnant. But the rascal man gave her the false address, with only a photo as a reference. Staying at an uncle's house, she is faced with the difficulties of living in the big city, seeing that finding her husband in Rio is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Viany
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Viany
- Original Score
- Cláudio Santoro
- Original Title
- Agulha no Palheiro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Flama Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Viany
Alex Viany
Cláudio Santoro
Mario Pagés
Rafael Justo Valverde
Moacyr Fenelon
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Pagés
Director of Photography
Rafael Justo Valverde
Editor
Alex Viany
Director
Alex Viany
Screenplay
Moacyr Fenelon
Producer
Cláudio Santoro
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Needle in a Haystack
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What is Needle in a Haystack about?
Mariana is a young woman from the interior of Minas Gerais who leaves for Rio de Janeiro in search of a man who seduced her and got her pregnant. But the rascal man gave her the false address, with only a photo as a reference. Staying at an uncle's house, she is faced with the difficulties of living in the big city, seeing that finding her husband in Rio is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Who directed Needle in a Haystack?
Needle in a Haystack was directed by Alex Viany.
Who stars in Needle in a Haystack?
The principal cast of Needle in a Haystack includes Fada Santoro, Jackson de Souza, Doris Monteiro, Roberto Batalin, Sara Nobre.
When was Needle in a Haystack released and how long is it?
Needle in a Haystack was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Needle in a Haystack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Needle in a Haystack was composed by Cláudio Santoro.