The Twelve Labours
Os 12 Trabalhos
“A contemporary interpretation of the Hercules's myth.”
Synopsis
The story of a young black man, Héracles, who after being released from a juvenile institution, tries to apply for his first honest job as a motorcycle delivery boy. To get the job, he has to perform 12 hard tasks in São Paulo.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Os 12 Trabalhos - 2007 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-08
Top Cast
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Sidney Santiago
Héracles
Flávio Bauraqui
Jonas
Vera Mancini
Roseli
Vanessa Giácomo
Simone
Francisca Queiroz
Francisca
Cynthia Falabella
Gêmeas
Giovanni Delgado
Joilson
Lucinha Lins
Carmem
Cacá Amaral
Ernesto
Paulo Américo
Catatau
Manoelita Lustosa
Cleide
Luiz Baccelli
Moreira
Giulio Lopes
Policial
Yara de Novaes
Sérgio Mastropasqua
Policial
Eduardo Mancini
Mano Véio
Tiago Moraes
Marcinho
Andrio Candido
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Elias
- Screenplay & Story
- Luís Alberto de Abreu, Arthur Autran, Ricardo Elias
- Original Score
- André Abujamra
- Original Title
- Os 12 Trabalhos
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Politheama Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Elias
Luís Alberto de Abreu, Arthur Autran, Ricardo Elias
André Abujamra
Willem Dias
Van Fresnot
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Elias
Director
Van Fresnot
Producer
Cássio Brasil
Costume Design
Willem Dias
Editor
Luís Alberto de Abreu
Screenplay
Arthur Autran
Screenplay
Ricardo Elias
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Twelve Labours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Twelve Labours about?
The story of a young black man, Héracles, who after being released from a juvenile institution, tries to apply for his first honest job as a motorcycle delivery boy. To get the job, he has to perform 12 hard tasks in São Paulo.
Who directed The Twelve Labours?
The Twelve Labours was directed by Ricardo Elias.
Who stars in The Twelve Labours?
The principal cast of The Twelve Labours includes Sidney Santiago, Flávio Bauraqui, Vera Mancini, Vanessa Giácomo, Francisca Queiroz.
When was The Twelve Labours released and how long is it?
The Twelve Labours was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Twelve Labours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Twelve Labours was composed by André Abujamra.