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Maria’s Hours (1979): Cast

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Maria’s Hours is a 1979 drama directed by António de Macedo, starring Eugénia Bettencourt as Maria, João D'Ávila and Cecília Guimarães. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Maria’s Hours (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
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The story

What Is Maria’s Hours About?

The premise of Maria’s Hours without spoilers.

Maria, a blind teenager who may have been raped by her stepfather, lives in a crumbling hospice while praying for a miracle from Our Lady of Fátima. Her aunt Angela places her under the care of the stern Dr. Firmino. In the hospice Maria endures despair, fleeting grace, fear, and encounters belief, apparitions, and startling revelations.

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Cast & crew

Maria’s Hours Cast & Characters

Eugénia Bettencourt leads the cast as Maria, with João D'Ávila as Dr. Firmino and Cecília Guimarães as Ângela. Directed by António de Macedo; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from António de Macedo

More films directed by António de Macedo: The Curse of Marialva, The Emissaries of Khalom, Os Abismos da Meia-Noite and The Vows.

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Maria’s Hours Also Known As

Also known as “Les heures de Maria”.

Also known as
  • Les heures de Maria

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Maria’s Hours FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Maria’s Hours, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maria’s Hours?

Maria’s Hours runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Maria’s Hours released?

Maria’s Hours was released on April 3, 1979.

Who directed Maria’s Hours?

Maria’s Hours was directed by António de Macedo.

More films by António de Macedo

Who is in the cast of Maria’s Hours?

Maria’s Hours stars Eugénia Bettencourt as Maria, João D'Ávila as Dr. Firmino and Cecília Guimarães as Ângela, among 6 credited actors.

Does Maria’s Hours have a post-credit scene?

No. Maria’s Hours has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Maria’s Hours in?

The original language of Maria’s Hours is Portuguese.

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