The Abyss
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Man tries to decipher a manuscript about an ancient civilization and gets involved in strange situations. In fact, the plot is just an excuse to tackle the subjects of mysticism and human condition.
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Cast
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Norma Bengell
Madame Zero
Known for
Planet of the Vampires
The Hellbenders
José Mojica Marins
Professor Pierson
Known for
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul
Jorge Loredo
Medium de Mu
Also in
No Way, Spider
The Clown
Wilson Grey
Secretário / Capanga
Known for
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Mário Thomar
Egiptólogo / Marítimo
No other roles listed
Edison Machado
Baterista
Also in
A Lei do Cão
Crônica da Cidade Amada
Mariozinho de Oliveira
(uncredited)
Satã
Motorista (uncredited)
Also in
Meu Homem, Meu Amante
Perversion
Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)
Also in
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Los Angeles Forum April 26, 1969
It Must Be Dusty
Rogério Sganzerla Director · Renato Laclette Cinematographer
First release June 24, 1977 · Produced in Brazil · Production Mercúrio Produções
Production
Rogério Sganzerla Produções Cinematográficas
Production
Mercúrio Produções
Production
Brazil
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Languages
Original title
O Abismo
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · June 24, 1977
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Brazil
October 9, 1979 · Premiere · Mostra Geração 68 (Teatro Anchieta)
Italy
January 4, 2025 · TV · Rai 3 (fuori orario)
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