O Jogo da Vida e da Morte
Synopsis
Brazilian adaptation of Hamlet, set in the outskirts of São Paulo City. A teenager hears through a medium the voice of his father, who accuses his brother of murdering him. He confirms his suspicions of his uncle, and decides to retaliate, but kills the wrong man, triggering a terrible game of life and death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Kuperman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Mario Kuperman
- Original Title
- O Jogo da Vida e da Morte
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Kuperman
William Shakespeare, Mario Kuperman
Peter Overbeck
Silvio Renoldi
Silvio Renoldi
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Kuperman
Director
Silvio Renoldi
Editor
Peter Overbeck
Director of Photography
Mario Kuperman
Writer
Silvio Renoldi
Producer
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What is O Jogo da Vida e da Morte about?
Brazilian adaptation of Hamlet, set in the outskirts of São Paulo City. A teenager hears through a medium the voice of his father, who accuses his brother of murdering him. He confirms his suspicions of his uncle, and decides to retaliate, but kills the wrong man, triggering a terrible game of life and death.
Who directed O Jogo da Vida e da Morte?
O Jogo da Vida e da Morte was directed by Mario Kuperman.
Who stars in O Jogo da Vida e da Morte?
The principal cast of O Jogo da Vida e da Morte includes Odete Lara, Sérgio Mamberti, Juca de Oliveira, Flávio Porto, Lutero Luiz.
When was O Jogo da Vida e da Morte released and how long is it?
O Jogo da Vida e da Morte was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.