Saint George
São Jorge
Synopsis
In 2011 Portugal began the so-called "year of the Troika" (EU, IMF and ECB budget cuts and economic restructuring), with the level of debt among the Portuguese people reaching staggering amounts and a growing number of families and companies unable to repay their installment loans. Jorge is an unemployed boxer on the verge of losing his son and his wife, who has decided to return to Brazil. As a means of paying off his debt and persuading his wife to remain in Portugal, Jorge accepts a job with a debt-collection agency, which will drag him into a world of violence and crime.
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Nuno Lopes
Jorge
Beatriz Batarda
Teresa
Jean-Pierre Martins
Albano
Gonçalo Waddington
Chef Cardoso
Mariana Nunes
Susana
José Raposo
Vitinho
Ricardo Fernandes
Mauro
David Semedo
Nelson
Paulo Seco
Paulo
Salvador Santos
Salvador
Ana Gonçalves
Ana
Fátima Inocêncio
Fátima
Rodrigo Almeida
Valter
Maria Leite
Empregada Cardoso 1
Teresa Coutinho
Empregada Cardoso 2
Maria da Conceição
Conceição
Paulo Afonso
Paulo
Adriano Luz
Sousa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Martins
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Martins, Ricardo Adolfo
- Original Score
- Hugo Leitão, Nuno Malo, Rafael Toral
- Original Title
- São Jorge
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Filmes do Tejo, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Martins
Marco Martins, Ricardo Adolfo
Hugo Leitão, Nuno Malo, Rafael Toral
Carlos Lopes
Mariana Gaivão
François d'Artemare, Maria João Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Martins
Director
Marco Martins
Screenplay
Ricardo Adolfo
Screenplay
Hugo Leitão
Original Music Composer
Nuno Malo
Original Music Composer
Rafael Toral
Original Music Composer
François d'Artemare
Producer
Maria João Mayer
Producer
Carlos Lopes
Director of Photography
Mariana Gaivão
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint George
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What is Saint George about?
In 2011 Portugal began the so-called "year of the Troika" (EU, IMF and ECB budget cuts and economic restructuring), with the level of debt among the Portuguese people reaching staggering amounts and a growing number of families and companies unable to repay their installment loans. Jorge is an unemployed boxer on the verge of losing his son and his wife, who has decided to return to Brazil. As a means of paying off his debt and persuading his wife to remain in Portugal, Jorge accepts a job with a debt-collection agency, which will drag him into a world of violence and crime.
Who directed Saint George?
Saint George was directed by Marco Martins.
Who stars in Saint George?
The principal cast of Saint George includes Nuno Lopes, Beatriz Batarda, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gonçalo Waddington, Mariana Nunes.
When was Saint George released and how long is it?
Saint George was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Saint George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saint George was composed by Hugo Leitão, Nuno Malo, Rafael Toral.