Cast
Igor Regalla
as Eusébio
Josefina Massango
as Elisa Anissabeni
Paulo Furtado
as Laurindo da Silva Ferreira
J.P. Simões
as Padre Henrique
Álvaro Correia
as Brás Medeiros
José Raposo
as Dr. Nunes Pantaleão
António Simão
as Camilo Antunes
António Nipita
as Chico Maneta
Mauro Hermínio
as Hilário adulto
Pedro Inês
as José Mateus
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2018
Runtime2h 00m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorAntónio Pinhão Botelho
WritersLeonor Pinhão
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRuth
About Ruth
This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
Directed by António Pinhão Botelho, Ruth leans on a strong ensemble — Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Paulo Furtado — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2018.
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