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Romantic comedy

The Tyrannical Father (1941): Cast

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The Tyrannical Father is a 1941 romantic comedy directed by António Lopes Ribeiro, starring Vasco Santana as Mestre José Santana, Francisco Ribeiro and Arthur Duarte. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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The Tyrannical Father (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Family
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tyrannical Father About?

The premise of The Tyrannical Father without spoilers.

While rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.

The Tyrannical Father Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • love
  • play within a play
  • amateur actor
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Cast & crew

The Tyrannical Father Cast & Characters

Vasco Santana leads the cast as Mestre José Santana, with Francisco Ribeiro as Francisco Mega (as Ribeirinho) and Arthur Duarte as Artur de Castro. Directed by António Lopes Ribeiro; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from António Lopes Ribeiro

More films directed by António Lopes Ribeiro: O Primo Basílio, Frei Luís de Sousa, The Girl Next Door and Doomed Love.

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The Tyrannical Father FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Tyrannical Father?

The Tyrannical Father runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was The Tyrannical Father released?

The Tyrannical Father was released on September 19, 1941.

Who directed The Tyrannical Father?

The Tyrannical Father was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.

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Who is in the cast of The Tyrannical Father?

The Tyrannical Father stars Vasco Santana as Mestre José Santana, Francisco Ribeiro as Francisco Mega (as Ribeirinho) and Arthur Duarte as Artur de Castro, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Tyrannical Father have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tyrannical Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Tyrannical Father in?

The original language of The Tyrannical Father is Portuguese.

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