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The Third Bank of the River (1994): Cast

The Third Bank of the River (1994) movie poster

The Third Bank of the River is a 1994 fantasy drama directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, starring Jofre Soares, Chico Diaz and Waldir Onofre. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Third Bank of the River (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Third Bank of the River About?

The premise of The Third Bank of the River without spoilers.

In a magical‑realist blend of five João Guimarães Rosa tales, a farmer abandons his family, drifting downriver while his son imagines daily conversations from the bank. The film paints rural Brazil as timeless and mysterious, then satirically explores faith as the youngest child becomes a saintly miracle‑worker after the family moves to the city.

The Third Bank of the River Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • latin america
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Third Bank of the River Cast

Jofre Soares leads the cast, with Chico Diaz and Waldir Onofre. Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nelson Pereira dos Santos

More films directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos: Music According to Tom Jobim, Brasília 18%, Raízes do Brasil and Meu Compadre, Zé Ketti.

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Details

The Third Bank of the River Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Das dritte Ufer des Flusses” and “La troisième rive du fleuve”.

Also known as
  • Das dritte Ufer des Flusses
  • La troisième rive du fleuve

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The Third Bank of the River FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Third Bank of the River?

The Third Bank of the River runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Third Bank of the River released?

The Third Bank of the River was released on February 20, 1994.

Who directed The Third Bank of the River?

The Third Bank of the River was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

More films by Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Who is in the cast of The Third Bank of the River?

The Third Bank of the River stars Jofre Soares, Chico Diaz and Waldir Onofre, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Third Bank of the River have a post-credit scene?

No. The Third Bank of the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Third Bank of the River in?

The original language of The Third Bank of the River is Portuguese.

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