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Comedy drama

Embargo (2010): Cast

Embargo (2010) movie poster

Embargo is a 2010 comedy drama directed by António Ferreira, starring Filipe Costa as Nuno, José Raposo and Eloy Monteiro. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Embargo (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Embargo About?

The premise of Embargo without spoilers.

Nuno runs a hot‑dog stand but also invents a foot‑scanner that could revolutionize the shoe industry. When a gasoline embargo strikes and a baffling series of events ensues, he suddenly becomes locked inside his own car, leaving his everyday life effectively under an embargo.

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Cast & crew

Embargo Cast & Characters

Filipe Costa leads the cast as Nuno, with José Raposo as Patrão and Eloy Monteiro as Dr. Vitor. Directed by António Ferreira; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from António Ferreira

More films directed by António Ferreira: Bela America, The Dead Queen, Forget Everything I’ve Told You and Breathing Under Water.

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Videos

Embargo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Embargo.

"EMBARGO" de JOSÉ SARAMAGO | Trailer Oficial | um filme de ANTÓNIO FERREIRA | livro "OBJECTO QUASE"
Cars

Cars in Embargo

5 cars on screen, including the 1978 Opel 1204 Caravan C and the Case 580 F.

All 5 cars
  • 1978 Opel 1204 Caravan C in Embargo 1978 Opel 1204 Caravan C Main role
  • Case 580 F in Embargo Case 580 F Minor role
  • 1986 Nissan King Cab in Embargo 1986 Nissan King Cab Minor role
  • 1971 Datsun 1200 in Embargo 1971 Datsun 1200 Background role
Details

Embargo Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Эмбарго” and “Ембарго”.

Also known as
  • Эмбарго
  • Ембарго

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FAQ

Embargo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Embargo?

Embargo runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Embargo released?

Embargo was released on October 30, 2010.

Who directed Embargo?

Embargo was directed by António Ferreira.

More films by António Ferreira

Who is in the cast of Embargo?

Embargo stars Filipe Costa as Nuno, José Raposo as Patrão and Eloy Monteiro as Dr. Vitor, among 11 credited actors.

Does Embargo have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Embargo in?

The original language of Embargo is Portuguese.

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