Capitu (1968): Cast
Capitu is a 1968 romantic drama directed by Paulo César Saraceni, starring Isabella Cerqueira Campos as Capitu, Othon Bastos and Rodolfo Arena. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Paulo César Saraceni
- Original language
-
Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Capitu About?
The premise of Capitu without spoilers.
A faithful adaptation of Machado de Assis’s classic novel Dom Casmurro, the film follows childhood friends Bentinho and Capitu who marry, only for Bentinho’s growing jealousy to unravel their lives. Convinced that Capitu has been unfaithful with his best friend and that their son is not his, he spirals into suspicion and self‑destruction.
Capitu Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
Capitu Cast & Characters
Isabella Cerqueira Campos leads the cast as Capitu, with Othon Bastos as Bentinho and Rodolfo Arena as José Dias. Directed by Paulo César Saraceni; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paulo César Saraceni
- Isabella Cerqueira Campos as Capitu
- Othon Bastos as Bentinho
- Rodolfo Arena as José Dias
- Nelson Dantas as Pádua
Also Starring in Capitu
· 5 more- Raul Cortez Escobar
- Otoniel Serra
- Rosa Maria Penna
- Marilia Carneiro Sancha
- Sanin Cherques
More from Paulo César Saraceni
More films directed by Paulo César Saraceni: O Gerente, Bahia de Todos os Sambas, Ao Sul do Meu Corpo and Anchieta, José do Brasil.
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Capitu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Capitu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Capitu?
Capitu runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Capitu released?
Capitu was released on November 22, 1968.
Who directed Capitu?
Capitu was directed by Paulo César Saraceni.
More films by Paulo César Saraceni Who is in the cast of Capitu?
Capitu stars Isabella Cerqueira Campos as Capitu, Othon Bastos as Bentinho and Rodolfo Arena as José Dias, among 9 credited actors.
Does Capitu have a post-credit scene?
No. Capitu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Capitu in?
The original language of Capitu is Portuguese.
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