Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976): Cast & Plot
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands is a 1976 comedy drama directed by Bruno Barreto, starring Sônia Braga as Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães, Mauro Mendonça and José Wilker. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Original language
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Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands About?
The premise of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her flamboyant, irresponsible husband Vadinho dies, widowed Flor remarries the respectable Dr. Teodoro. Yet Vadinho’s mischievous spirit returns, haunting the couple and sparking chaotic, comedic situations as Flor is torn between the steady doctor and her passionate, ghostly first love.
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Themes & Keywords
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- female frontal nudity
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- prostitution
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- man wears a dress
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- mooning
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- cooking
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Cast & Characters
Sônia Braga leads the cast as Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães, with Mauro Mendonça as Dr. Teodoro Madureira and José Wilker as Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães. Directed by Bruno Barreto; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruno Barreto
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Sônia Braga as Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães - Mauro Mendonça as Dr. Teodoro Madureira
- José Wilker as Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães
- Nelson Xavier as Mirandão
Also Starring in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
· 32 more- Nelson Dantas Clodoaldo
- Betty Faria Leniza Mayer the Famous Singer
- Cláudio Mamberti Man
- Mercedes Ruehl American girl in casino
- Álvaro Freire Silvério
- Rui Rezende Cazuza
- Manfredo Colassanti Pelanchi
- Lícia Magna Filó
- Hélio Ary Venceslau Diniz
- Francisco Santos Venâncio, the Priest
- Francisco Dantas Dr. Argemiro
- Mário Gusmão Arigof
- Marta Anderson Mirabel
- Dinorah Brillanti Rozilda
- Betty Lago Zizi
- Nilda Spencer Dinorah, Flor's Friend
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- Antônio Victor Antiógenes
- Haydil Linhares Norminha, Flor's Friend
- Arthur Costa Filho Carlinhos the Guitarist
- Jurandyr Ferreira Emílio Veiga
- Wilson Mello Vivaldo
- Mara Rúbia Claudete
- Miguelão Paranaguá Ventura
- Sílvia Cadaval Jacy
- João Gama Moreira, Dona Norma's Husband
- Marta Moyano Amália
- Dita Corte Real Inácia
- Fernanda de Jesus
- Ivanilda Ribeiro Sofia a Servant
- Lourdes Coimbra Dionísia a Hooker
- Antonio Ganzarolli Dedinho
- Eliane Rogério Tavinha
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Plot Summary
What happens in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dona Flor’s husband Vadinho drops dead while dancing in a street carnival. Only Flor expresses remorse after his death. Flor’s friends and family see Vadinho’s death as a chance for Flor to find happiness after the misery brought on by his spendthrift ways and near-total lack of respectability.
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Trailers & Videos
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- Featurette Bruno Barreto and Lucy Barreto on Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands?
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands released?
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands was released on November 22, 1976.
Who directed Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands?
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands was directed by Bruno Barreto.
More films by Bruno Barreto Who is in the cast of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands?
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands stars Sônia Braga as Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães, Mauro Mendonça as Dr. Teodoro Madureira and José Wilker as Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães, among 36 credited actors.
Does Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands have a post-credit scene?
No. Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in?
The original language of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands is Portuguese.
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