The Beggars
Os Mendigos
“The first comedy of Cinema Novo”
Synopsis
A young female fugitive escapes from a juvenile institution (the Child Assistance Service) and joins a group of poor beggars with the intention of finding a potential partner to marry in order to avoid her return to that place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Flávio Migliaccio
- Screenplay & Story
- Flávio Migliaccio
- Original Score
- Luiz Bonfá
- Original Title
- Os Mendigos
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Satélite Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flávio Migliaccio
Flávio Migliaccio
Luiz Bonfá
Afonso Vianna
Ruy Guerra
João Elias
Department Leadership Roster
Afonso Vianna
Director of Photography
Flávio Migliaccio
Writer
João Elias
Producer
Flávio Migliaccio
Director
Ruy Guerra
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beggars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beggars about?
A young female fugitive escapes from a juvenile institution (the Child Assistance Service) and joins a group of poor beggars with the intention of finding a potential partner to marry in order to avoid her return to that place.
Who directed The Beggars?
The Beggars was directed by Flávio Migliaccio.
Who stars in The Beggars?
The principal cast of The Beggars includes Vanja Orico, Fábio Sabag, Oswaldo Loureiro, Andrey Salvador, Eduardo Coutinho.
When was The Beggars released and how long is it?
The Beggars was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beggars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beggars was composed by Luiz Bonfá.