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Comedy drama

Needle in a Haystack (1953): Cast

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Needle in a Haystack is a 1953 comedy drama directed by Alex Viany, starring Fada Santoro as Mariana, Jackson de Souza and Helio Souto. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Needle in a Haystack (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Alex Viany
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Needle in a Haystack About?

The premise of Needle in a Haystack without spoilers.

Mariana, a young woman from rural Minas Gerais, travels to Rio de Janeiro to locate the man who seduced her and left her pregnant. He gave her only a photograph and a false address. Staying with her uncle, she confronts the challenges of the sprawling city, discovering that tracking down her husband is as impossible as finding a needle in a haystack.

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Cast & crew

Needle in a Haystack Cast & Characters

Fada Santoro leads the cast as Mariana, with Jackson de Souza as Baiano and Helio Souto as José da Silva. Directed by Alex Viany; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Alex Viany

More films directed by Alex Viany: A Noiva da Cidade, Sol Sobre a Lama, Ana and Rua sem Sol.

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Needle in a Haystack FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Needle in a Haystack?

Needle in a Haystack runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Needle in a Haystack released?

Needle in a Haystack was released on January 2, 1953.

Who directed Needle in a Haystack?

Needle in a Haystack was directed by Alex Viany.

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Who is in the cast of Needle in a Haystack?

Needle in a Haystack stars Fada Santoro as Mariana, Jackson de Souza as Baiano and Helio Souto as José da Silva, among 9 credited actors.

Does Needle in a Haystack have a post-credit scene?

No. Needle in a Haystack has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Needle in a Haystack in?

The original language of Needle in a Haystack is Portuguese.

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