Hour of the Star (1986)
Original title: A Hora da Estrela
Hour of the Star is a 1986 Portuguese-language drama movie directed by Suzana Amaral, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont and Tamara Taxman.
Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.
Quick answers
What is Hour of the Star about?
Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.
When was Hour of the Star released?
Hour of the Star was released on 25 April 1986.
How long is Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star runs 1h 36m.
Who made Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star was directed by Suzana Amaral.