A Dog’s Will (2000): Cast
A Dog’s Will is a 2000 fantasy drama directed by Guel Arraes, starring Matheus Nachtergaele as João Grilo, Rogério Cardoso and Selton Mello. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Guel Arraes
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Lereby Produções
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Dog’s Will About?
The premise of A Dog’s Will without spoilers.
João Grilo, a quick‑witted trickster, and his nervous sidekick Chicó wander the dusty hinterlands of Northeastern Brazil, pulling cons on the townsfolk they encounter. Their schemes lead them into a chaotic after‑life where Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary each weigh their deeds, deciding whether the pair may finally enter paradise.
A Dog’s Will Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- affair
- bullying
- cheating
- dog
- friendship
- funeral
- police
- satire
- wedding
- poverty
- church
- religion
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- priest
- fireworks
- neo screwball comedy
- brazilian countryside
- religion in brazil
- brazilian actor playing jesus
- animal
- bird
- blood
- brazilian woman
- bully
- candle
- dance
- dance scene
- dancer
- dancing
- death
- duel
- employer employee relationship
- extramarital affair
- flashback
- food
- friend
- friendship between men
- grave
- gun
- gunshot
- hiding
- horse
- hunger
- inheritance
- knife
- orphan
- pet dog
- pig
- prayer
- reference to god
- robbery
A Dog’s Will Cast & Characters
Matheus Nachtergaele leads the cast as João Grilo, with Rogério Cardoso as Padre João and Selton Mello as Chicó. Directed by Guel Arraes; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Guel Arraes
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Matheus Nachtergaele as João Grilo - Rogério Cardoso as Padre João
- Selton Mello as Chicó
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Fernanda Montenegro as Nossa Senhora
Also Starring in A Dog’s Will
· 11 more- Aramis Trindade Cabo 70
- Lima Duarte Bispo
- Bruno Garcia Vicentão
- Marco Nanini Severino de Aracaju
- Paulo Goulart Major Antônio Moraes
- Denise Fraga Dora
- Enrique Díaz Joaquim Brejeiro
- Diogo Vilela Eurico
- Luís Melo Diabo
- Maurício Gonçalves Jesus Cristo / Emanuel
- Virginia Cavendish Rosinha
More from Guel Arraes
More films directed by Guel Arraes: A Fábrica de Sonhos, The Rogue’s Trial, Great Sertão and The Well Beloved One.
A Dog’s Will Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Dog’s Will.
A Dog’s Will Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “En hunds testamente” and “Kutyakívánság”.
- Also known as
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- En hunds testamente
- Kutyakívánság
- Testament psa
- Ауто о сострадании
- Kutyaper
- Сам о сострадании
- Will A Dog
- 蛊惑兄弟
- Bir Köpeğin Vasiyeti
- Hra o slitování
- O auto da Compadecida
- 어 독스 윌
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- Ауто про співчуття
- اراده یک سگ
- 蠱惑兄弟
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A Dog’s Will FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Dog’s Will, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Dog’s Will?
A Dog’s Will runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was A Dog’s Will released?
A Dog’s Will was released on September 15, 2000.
Who directed A Dog’s Will?
A Dog’s Will was directed by Guel Arraes.
More films by Guel Arraes Who is in the cast of A Dog’s Will?
A Dog’s Will stars Matheus Nachtergaele as João Grilo, Rogério Cardoso as Padre João and Selton Mello as Chicó, among 15 credited actors.
Does A Dog’s Will have a post-credit scene?
No. A Dog’s Will has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Dog’s Will in?
The original language of A Dog’s Will is Portuguese.
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