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Release Year1947
Runtime2h 01m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes25
DirectorArthur Duarte
WritersFélix Bermudes, João Bastos, Ernesto Rodrigues
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lion from Estrela
About The Lion from Estrela
Anastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.
Directed by Arthur Duarte, The Lion from Estrela leans on a strong ensemble — António Silva, Milú, Maria Eugénia — 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 comedy titles of 1947.
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