High Art
A Grande Arte
Synopsis
Peter Mandrake, a North-American photojournalist becomes embroiled in South America's dangerous underworld of pimps, drug gangs and arms smugglers when he sets out to find the killer of a local call girl.
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A Grande Arte - Exposure
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-09-23
Top Cast
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Peter Coyote
Peter Mandrake
Amanda Pays
Marie, the Archaeologist
Raul Cortez
Lima Prado
Tchéky Karyo
Hermes, the Knife master
Giulia Gam
Gisela Martins
Tonico Pereira
Rafael
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Camilo Fuentes
Paulo José
Delegado
Eduardo Conde
Roberto Mitry
José René Ruiz 'Tun-Tun'
José Zakkai (Iron Nose)
Cássia Kis
Mercedes
Iza do Eirado
Zélia
Tony Tornado
Iron Nose's Bodyguard
Eduardo Waddington
Knife Dealer
Álvaro Freire
Evilásio - Mitry's Butler
Maria Alves
Hotel Attendant
Pete Marchetti
Singer at Lesbos Nightclub
Katia Bronstein
Woman Killed in Hotel
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Salles
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Chapman
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper, Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- A Grande Arte
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment, Alpha Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Salles
Matthew Chapman, Rubem Fonseca
Jürgen Knieper, Todd Boekelheide
José Roberto Eliezer
Isabelle Rathery
Paulo Carlos De Brito, Alberto Flaksman
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Salles
Director
Phil Culotta
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Chapman
Screenplay
Alberto Flaksman
Producer
Isabelle Rathery
Editor
Beto Cavalcanti
Production Design
Nico Faria
Production Design
Oswaldo Eduardo Lioi
Production Design
Mari Stockler
Costume Design
José Roberto Eliezer
Director of Photography
Rubem Fonseca
Writer
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
Todd Boekelheide
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Art
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Art about?
Peter Mandrake, a North-American photojournalist becomes embroiled in South America's dangerous underworld of pimps, drug gangs and arms smugglers when he sets out to find the killer of a local call girl.
Who directed High Art?
High Art was directed by Walter Salles.
Who stars in High Art?
The principal cast of High Art includes Peter Coyote, Amanda Pays, Raul Cortez, Tchéky Karyo, Giulia Gam.
When was High Art released and how long is it?
High Art was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for High Art?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Art was composed by Jürgen Knieper, Todd Boekelheide.
Is High Art based on a book or true story?
High Art is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rubem Fonseca".