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A Causa Secreta (1994): Cast

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A Causa Secreta is a 1994 drama directed by Sérgio Bianchi, starring Elisa Lucinda, José Rubens Chachá and Esther Góes. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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A Causa Secreta (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Sérgio Bianchi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Causa Secreta About?

The premise of A Causa Secreta without spoilers.

A theater director tasks his troupe with researching Brazil’s cruelty and misery while raising funds for a production of Machado de Assis’s “A Causa Secreta.” The actors wander the city, seeing endless health‑clinic queues, squalid hospital conditions and the humiliation of the poor, exposing a growing indifference to suffering.

A Causa Secreta Themes & Keywords

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  • city
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Cast & crew

A Causa Secreta Cast & Characters

Elisa Lucinda leads the cast, with José Rubens Chachá and Esther Góes. Directed by Sérgio Bianchi; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sérgio Bianchi

More films directed by Sérgio Bianchi: The Beheading Game, What Is It Worth?, Chronically Unfeasible and Romance.

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A Causa Secreta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Causa Secreta, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Causa Secreta?

A Causa Secreta runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was A Causa Secreta released?

A Causa Secreta was released on September 14, 1994.

Who directed A Causa Secreta?

A Causa Secreta was directed by Sérgio Bianchi.

More films by Sérgio Bianchi

Who is in the cast of A Causa Secreta?

A Causa Secreta stars Elisa Lucinda, José Rubens Chachá and Esther Góes, among 10 credited actors.

Does A Causa Secreta have a post-credit scene?

No. A Causa Secreta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Causa Secreta in?

The original language of A Causa Secreta is Portuguese.

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