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The Song of the Earth (1938): Cast

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The Song of the Earth is a 1938 drama directed by Jorge Brum do Canto, starring Elsa Rumina as Bastiana, António Moita and Maria Emília Vilas. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Song of the Earth (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Song of the Earth About?

The premise of The Song of the Earth without spoilers.

On the dry island of Porto Santo, near Madeira, farmer Gonçalves struggles to keep his lands alive while caring for his beloved Bastiana. João Venâncio hoards irrigation water and covets Bastiana, refusing to share. When Gonçalves confronts him, he violently defeats Venâncio before a crowd, protecting his fields and love.

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Cast & crew

The Song of the Earth Cast & Characters

Elsa Rumina leads the cast as Bastiana, with António Moita as João Venâncio and Maria Emília Vilas as The Mother. Directed by Jorge Brum do Canto; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jorge Brum do Canto

More films directed by Jorge Brum do Canto: Mountain Wolves and João Ratão.

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The Song of the Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Song of the Earth?

The Song of the Earth runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Song of the Earth released?

The Song of the Earth was released on March 29, 1938.

Who directed The Song of the Earth?

The Song of the Earth was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.

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Who is in the cast of The Song of the Earth?

The Song of the Earth stars Elsa Rumina as Bastiana, António Moita as João Venâncio and Maria Emília Vilas as The Mother, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Song of the Earth have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Song of the Earth in?

The original language of The Song of the Earth is Portuguese.

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