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Song of the Sea (1953): Cast

Song of the Sea (1953) movie poster

Song of the Sea is a 1953 drama directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, starring Cacilda Lanuza, Margarida Cardoso and Aurora Duarte. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Song of the Sea (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Song of the Sea About?

The premise of Song of the Sea without spoilers.

In drought‑stricken Northeastern Brazil, migrants flock to Recife hoping to catch a ship to Santos and a better life in the South. In Recife’s shantytown, an aging washerwoman struggles to support her family: her traumatized ex‑sailor husband, a sick younger son, a teenage daughter turning to prostitution, and an older son working odd jobs to save for a move with his girlfriend, Aurora.

Song of the Sea Themes & Keywords

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  • cinema pernambucano
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Cast & crew

Song of the Sea Cast

Cacilda Lanuza leads the cast, with Margarida Cardoso and Aurora Duarte. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alberto Cavalcanti

More films directed by Alberto Cavalcanti: The Monster of Highgate Ponds, Venetian Honeymoon, The Wind Rose and A Real Woman.

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Details

Song of the Sea Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “O canto do mar” and “Le chant de la mer”.

Also known as
  • O canto do mar
  • Le chant de la mer
  • 海之歌

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FAQ

Song of the Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Song of the Sea?

Song of the Sea runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Song of the Sea released?

Song of the Sea was released on October 3, 1953.

Who directed Song of the Sea?

Song of the Sea was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

More films by Alberto Cavalcanti

Who is in the cast of Song of the Sea?

Song of the Sea stars Cacilda Lanuza, Margarida Cardoso and Aurora Duarte, among 14 credited actors.

Does Song of the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. Song of the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Song of the Sea in?

The original language of Song of the Sea is Portuguese.

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