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Desesperato (1968): Cast

Desesperato (1968) movie poster

Desesperato is a 1968 drama directed by Sérgio Bernardes Filho, starring Raul Cortez, Norma Bengell and Nelson Xavier. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Desesperato (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Desesperato About?

The premise of Desesperato without spoilers.

Directed by Sérgio Bernardes Filho, the film follows a disillusioned writer, played by Raul Cortez, who abandons his urban life to pursue literary research in the nation’s most remote and neglected regions. Discontent with the political climate, he ultimately aligns himself with a guerrilla group, setting off a chain of tragic consequences.

Desesperato Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Desesperato Cast

Raul Cortez leads the cast, with Norma Bengell and Nelson Xavier. Directed by Sérgio Bernardes Filho; 9 actors are credited in all.

Cars

Cars in Desesperato

15 cars on screen, including the 1946 Jaguar 2½ Litre Mk.IV and the 1967 Buick Electra 225.

All 15 cars
  • 1946 Jaguar 2½ Litre Mk.IV in Desesperato 1946 Jaguar 2½ Litre Mk.IV Main role
  • 1967 Buick Electra 225 in Desesperato 1967 Buick Electra 225 Important role
  • 1952 Citroën 11 BL in Desesperato 1952 Citroën 11 BL Minor role
  • 1962 DKW-Vemag Belcar 1000 in Desesperato 1962 DKW-Vemag Belcar 1000 Minor role

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FAQ

Desesperato FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Desesperato?

Desesperato runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Desesperato released?

Desesperato was released on March 17, 1968.

Who directed Desesperato?

Desesperato was directed by Sérgio Bernardes Filho.

More films by Sérgio Bernardes Filho

Who is in the cast of Desesperato?

Desesperato stars Raul Cortez, Norma Bengell and Nelson Xavier, among 9 credited actors.

Does Desesperato have a post-credit scene?

No. Desesperato has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Desesperato in?

The original language of Desesperato is Portuguese.

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