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The Man Who Bought the World (1968): Cast

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The Man Who Bought the World is a 1968 fantasy comedy directed by Eduardo Coutinho, starring Hugo Carvana as Cabo Jorge, Nildo Parente and Paulo César Peréio. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Man Who Bought the World (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Eduardo Coutinho
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Bought the World About?

The premise of The Man Who Bought the World without spoilers.

Faced with a ten‑trillion‑dollar windfall, a low‑level civil servant in a fictional nation inherits the largest fortune ever recorded. To avert a catastrophic collapse of the global economy, the authorities lock him down, but he eventually breaks free and sets out on his own.

The Man Who Bought the World Themes & Keywords

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  • inheritance
  • brazilian science fiction
  • world
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Bought the World Cast & Characters

Hugo Carvana leads the cast as Cabo Jorge, with Nildo Parente as Assessor and Paulo César Peréio. Directed by Eduardo Coutinho; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man Who Bought the World

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From the director

More from Eduardo Coutinho

More films directed by Eduardo Coutinho: Fifty Years Later, Songs, A Day in the Life and Playing.

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The Man Who Bought the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Bought the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Bought the World?

The Man Who Bought the World runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Bought the World released?

The Man Who Bought the World was released on September 16, 1968.

Who directed The Man Who Bought the World?

The Man Who Bought the World was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Bought the World?

The Man Who Bought the World stars Hugo Carvana as Cabo Jorge, Nildo Parente as Assessor and Paulo César Peréio, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Bought the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Bought the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Bought the World in?

The original language of The Man Who Bought the World is Portuguese.

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