The Given Word (1962)
Original title: O Pagador de Promessas
The Given Word is a 1962 Portuguese-language drama movie directed by Anselmo Duarte, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes and Dionísio Azevedo.
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
Quick answers
What is The Given Word about?
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
When was The Given Word released?
The Given Word was released on 17 April 1962.
How long is The Given Word?
The Given Word runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Given Word?
The Given Word was directed by Anselmo Duarte.
Cast
- Leonardo Villar as Zé do Burro
- Glória Menezes as Rosa
- Dionísio Azevedo as Padre Olavo
- Geraldo del Rey as Bonitão
- Roberto Ferreira as Dedé
- Othon Bastos as Reporter
- Antônio Pitanga as Mestre Coca
- Gilberto Marques as Galego
- Norma Bengell as Marly
- Jurema Penna as Zealot
- Milton Gaúcho as Policial
- Enoch Torres as Inspetor