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The Murmuring Coast (2004): Cast & Box Office

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The Murmuring Coast is a 2004 drama directed by Margarida Cardoso, starring Beatriz Batarda as Evita, Filipe Duarte and João Lagarto. It runs 2 hours and earned $64,188 worldwide.

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The Murmuring Coast (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Murmuring Coast About?

The premise of The Murmuring Coast without spoilers.

In the war of independence, Evita leaves Lisbon for Mozambique to marry Luís. When her husband is sent on a military mission, she faces isolation and discovers the reality of a country ravaged by conflict. Over time she learns about his true nature and confronts the pervasive racism, violence, injustice and fatalism that make life there unbearable.

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Cast & crew

The Murmuring Coast Cast & Characters

Beatriz Batarda leads the cast as Evita, with Filipe Duarte as Luís and João Lagarto as restaurant boss. Directed by Margarida Cardoso; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Margarida Cardoso

One more film directed by Margarida Cardoso: Yvone Kane.

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Box office

The Murmuring Coast Box Office

The Murmuring Coast grossed $64,188 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$64.2K

International
$64.2K
Details

The Murmuring Coast Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Es war einmal in Afrika” and “Ворчание острова”.

Also known as
  • Es war einmal in Afrika
  • Ворчание острова

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The Murmuring Coast FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Murmuring Coast, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Murmuring Coast?

The Murmuring Coast runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Murmuring Coast released?

The Murmuring Coast was released on September 10, 2004.

Who directed The Murmuring Coast?

The Murmuring Coast was directed by Margarida Cardoso.

More films by Margarida Cardoso

Who is in the cast of The Murmuring Coast?

The Murmuring Coast stars Beatriz Batarda as Evita, Filipe Duarte as Luís and João Lagarto as restaurant boss, among 21 credited actors.

How much did The Murmuring Coast make at the box office?

The Murmuring Coast grossed $64,188 worldwide.

Does The Murmuring Coast have a post-credit scene?

No. The Murmuring Coast has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Murmuring Coast in?

The original language of The Murmuring Coast is Portuguese.

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