Fado, Major and Minor (1994): Cast
Fado, Major and Minor is a 1994 drama directed by Raúl Ruiz, starring Jean-Luc Bideau as Pierre, Bulle Ogier and Melvil Poupaud. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Madragoa Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fado, Major and Minor About?
The premise of Fado, Major and Minor without spoilers.
Pierre, a middle‑aged tourist guide, suddenly suffers a mental breakdown that leaves him unable to recognize anything about himself. Returning to his apartment, he discovers a mysterious young man who claims he is there to avenge a young woman’s suicide. The film probes how much Pierre is responsible for the tragic events.
Fado, Major and Minor Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- fado music
- tour guide
- death of lover
- blacking out
- tourist guide
- mystery man
- mysterious man
- nightclub
- encyclopedia britannica
- reference to encyclopedia britannica
- suicide
- amnesiac
+16 more Show fewer
- amnesia
- boy singer
- biting glass
- prostitute
- sex in a bathroom
- shooting dog
- female nudity
- striptease
- full female nudity
- daughters
- hat
- table
- fado singer
- written by director
- fado
- cult director
Fado, Major and Minor Cast & Characters
Jean-Luc Bideau leads the cast as Pierre, with Bulle Ogier as Katia and Melvil Poupaud as Antoine. Directed by Raúl Ruiz; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raúl Ruiz
- Jean-Luc Bideau as Pierre
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Bulle Ogier as Katia -
Melvil Poupaud as Antoine - Arielle Dombasle as Leda
Also Starring in Fado, Major and Minor
· 14 more- Ana Padrão Ninon
- Isabel de Castro Mother Antoinette
- André Gomes Vicar
- Jean-Yves Gautier Joachim
- Nuno Melo Customer
- Margarida Marinho Lana
- Marcantonio Del Carlo Customer
- Monica Calle Irina
- João D'Ávila Doctor
- Vasco Pimentel Customer
- Anabela Teixeira
- António Cara D'Anjo Chauffeur
- Rosa Castro André Aline
- Sheila Alexandra Little girl
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Fado, Major and Minor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fado, Major and Minor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fado, Major and Minor?
Fado, Major and Minor runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Fado, Major and Minor released?
Fado, Major and Minor was released on September 20, 1994.
Who directed Fado, Major and Minor?
Fado, Major and Minor was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
More films by Raúl Ruiz Who is in the cast of Fado, Major and Minor?
Fado, Major and Minor stars Jean-Luc Bideau as Pierre, Bulle Ogier as Katia and Melvil Poupaud as Antoine, among 18 credited actors.
Does Fado, Major and Minor have a post-credit scene?
No. Fado, Major and Minor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fado, Major and Minor in?
The original language of Fado, Major and Minor is French.
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