Frei Luís de Sousa
Seven years after the disastrous Battle of Alcácer Quibir, where King Sebastian and the nobleman Dom João disappeared, the latter's wife Dona Madalena de Vilhena finally gives up hope that he'll return and marries the knight Dom Manuel de Sousa Coutinho, with whom she has a daughter, who is afflicted by a fatal illness. Now only the tutor Telmo Pais retains the hope that the lost husband is alive, a premonition that may be confirmed after two decades, with the arrival of a mysterious pilgrim...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1950 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Genre | Drama, Family, History |
| Director | António Lopes Ribeiro |
| Runtime | 118 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Frei Luís de Sousa has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1950. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Maria Sampaio
D. Madalena de Vilhena
Raul de Carvalho
D. Manuel de Sousa Coutinho
María Dulce
D. Maria de Noronha
João Villaret
Telmo Pais
Barreto Poeira
Romeiro / D. João de Portugal
Tomás de Macedo
Dom Jorge
José Amaro
Miranda
Maria Olguim
Doroteia
Jaime Santos
Padre de Benfica
José Victor
Irmão Leigo
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