Chronicle of Good Hoodlums (1984): Cast
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums is a 1984 comedy directed by Fernando Lopes, starring João Perry as Renato, Nicolau Breyner and Virgílio Castelo. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Fernando Lopes
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Tobis Portuguesa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chronicle of Good Hoodlums About?
The premise of Chronicle of Good Hoodlums without spoilers.
An exaggerated parody of crime cinema, the film follows a ragtag gang led by the oddly named Renato, “o pacífico” (the peaceful), as they attempt a bold theft of priceless jewels from Lisbon’s Gulbenkian Museum. Their unconventional weapon? Swarms of aggressive bees, turning the heist into a chaotic, comedic spectacle.
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- robbery
- based on novel
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums Cast & Characters
João Perry leads the cast as Renato, with Nicolau Breyner as Pedro Justiceiro and Virgílio Castelo as Carlos. Directed by Fernando Lopes; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fernando Lopes
- João Perry as Renato
- Nicolau Breyner as Pedro Justiceiro
- Virgílio Castelo as Carlos
- Zita Duarte as Lina Despachada
Also Starring in Chronicle of Good Hoodlums
· 9 more- Lia Gama Marlene
- Maria do Céu Guerra Adelaide Magrinha
- António Assunção Polícia
- Paulo de Carvalho Arnaldo Figurante
- Pedro Bandeira-Freire Doutor Flávio
- Nuno Duarte Silvino Bitoque
- Mário Zambujal Narrador (voz)
- Anamar
- Manuel Luís Goucha
More from Fernando Lopes
More films directed by Fernando Lopes: Em Câmara Lenta, Outside, O Delfim and On the Edge of the Horizon.
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Chronicle of Good Hoodlums FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chronicle of Good Hoodlums, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Chronicle of Good Hoodlums released?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums was released on March 14, 1984.
Who directed Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums was directed by Fernando Lopes.
More films by Fernando Lopes Who is in the cast of Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums stars João Perry as Renato, Nicolau Breyner as Pedro Justiceiro and Virgílio Castelo as Carlos, among 13 credited actors.
Does Chronicle of Good Hoodlums have a post-credit scene?
No. Chronicle of Good Hoodlums has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chronicle of Good Hoodlums in?
The original language of Chronicle of Good Hoodlums is Portuguese.
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