A Estrangeira
6.9
The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.
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Fernando Rey
André
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Teresa Madruga
Eva
Known for
Tabu
Imagine
Paulo Branco
João Mário Grilo
Also in
The King's Trial
A Vossa Terra
Zé Branco
Teresa Azevedo
Mariana Villar
Ana
Also in
Quando o Mar Galgou a Terra
Pôr do Sol no Areeiro
Michael Graham
Roberto Perpignani
Maria de Medeiros
Ana as a Child
Known for
Pulp Fiction
Henry & June
Joaquim Pinto
Also in
A Brief History of Princess X
A True and Faithful Account
Carole Courtoy
Laura
João Mário Grilo Director · Teresa Azevedo Screenplay Michael Graham Screenplay
First release February 1, 1982 · Produced in Portugal · Production V.O. Filmes
Production
Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC)
Production
V.O. Filmes
Production
Portugal
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Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Portugal · February 1, 1982
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Italy
August 30, 1982 · Venice Film Festival
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