Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
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Canto e Castro
Comandante Orlando Câmara
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Helena Isabel
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João Lagarto
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Nicolau Breyner
Hipólito do Ó
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Vítor Norte
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Rui Mendes
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Henrique Viana
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Io Appolloni
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Maria Emília Correia
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Júlio César
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Passerelle
Luís Galvão Teles Director · Clara Diaz-Bérrio Editor
First release February 19, 1982 · Produced in Portugal · Original title A Vida É Bela.?!
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Portugal
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Original title
A Vida É Bela.?!
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Portugal · February 19, 1982
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No release date listed for United States.
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