Captain Wits
Capitão Astúcia
“You choose whether you’re going to believe.”
Synopsis
The grandfather of a former child star decides to become a superhero. The angst grandson will need to become a superhero's sidekick in order to help his grandfather to face aging with the same bravery that embodies the hero Captain Astúcia.
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Captain Wits Official trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
55º Festival de Brasília - Mostra Brasília Longas
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filipe Gontijo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Gomes, Filipe Gontijo
- Original Title
- Capitão Astúcia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Papai Pequeno, Ipê Amarelo Filmes, bdvaca, Caza Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Filipe Gontijo
Eduardo Gomes, Filipe Gontijo
André Carvalheira
Eduardo Gomes, Filipe Gontijo
Érico Cazarré
Department Leadership Roster
Filipe Gontijo
Director
Eduardo Gomes
Writer
Filipe Gontijo
Writer
André Carvalheira
Director of Photography
Eduardo Gomes
Editor
Filipe Gontijo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Wits
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What is Captain Wits about?
The grandfather of a former child star decides to become a superhero. The angst grandson will need to become a superhero's sidekick in order to help his grandfather to face aging with the same bravery that embodies the hero Captain Astúcia.
Who directed Captain Wits?
Captain Wits was directed by Filipe Gontijo.
Who stars in Captain Wits?
The principal cast of Captain Wits includes Fernando Teixeira, Paulo Verlings, Nívea Maria, André Amaro, Gleide Firmino.
When was Captain Wits released and how long is it?
Captain Wits was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.