O Anjo Negro
Synopsis
In a large house in Salvador lives a family: Hercules, Julia, two of the couple's nephews, Hercules' father-in-law, and two maids. Hercules is a farmer who is in a professional and marital crisis. The mystical figure of Calunga mysteriously appears in the big house. He causes deep transformations in the family. Calunga relates to the women of the house and shakes the established patriarchal structure.
Top Cast
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Mário Gusmão
Calunga
Raimundo Matos
Hércules
Eliana Tosta
Julia
Roberto Maya
Eládio Freitas
Getúlio
Frieda Gutmann
Irene
Gildásio Leite
Jacques de Beauvoir
Índio
Adagmar Valéria
Luanda
Carlos Athayde
Padre
Antônia Veloso
Carol
Jurandyr Ferreira
Funcionário
Sonia dos Humildes
Freira
Batuta Gusmão
Pai de santo
Luciano Gusmão
Repórter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Umberto
- Screenplay & Story
- José Umberto
- Original Score
- Jaime Sodré, Moisés Gabriele
- Original Title
- O Anjo Negro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Umberto
José Umberto
Jaime Sodré, Moisés Gabriele
Vito Diniz
Charles F. Mendes de Almeida
José Umberto
Department Leadership Roster
José Umberto
Director
José Umberto
Screenplay
Vito Diniz
Director of Photography
Charles F. Mendes de Almeida
Editor
José Umberto
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Anjo Negro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Anjo Negro about?
In a large house in Salvador lives a family: Hercules, Julia, two of the couple's nephews, Hercules' father-in-law, and two maids. Hercules is a farmer who is in a professional and marital crisis. The mystical figure of Calunga mysteriously appears in the big house. He causes deep transformations in the family. Calunga relates to the women of the house and shakes the established patriarchal structure.
Who directed O Anjo Negro?
O Anjo Negro was directed by José Umberto.
Who stars in O Anjo Negro?
The principal cast of O Anjo Negro includes Mário Gusmão, Raimundo Matos, Eliana Tosta, Roberto Maya, Eládio Freitas.
When was O Anjo Negro released and how long is it?
O Anjo Negro was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for O Anjo Negro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Anjo Negro was composed by Jaime Sodré, Moisés Gabriele.