The Welles Raft (2019): Cast & Where to Watch
The Welles Raft is a 2019 documentary directed by Petrus Cariry and Firmino Holanda, starring Orson Welles, Richard Wilson and Helena Ignez. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- Petrus Cariry and Firmino Holanda
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Iluminura Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Welles Raft About?
The premise of The Welles Raft without spoilers.
This documentary explores Orson Welles’s time in Brazil in 1942 during the filming of "It's All True." It recounts the tragic disappearance of Manuel Jacaré, a raft man who was lost at sea. His death evokes memories of the Estado Novo dictatorship, World War II, and the challenges faced by Ceará fishermen fighting for labor rights and housing amidst real estate speculation threatening their traditional way of life.
Where to Watch The Welles Raft
Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Welles Raft Cast
Orson Welles leads the cast, with Richard Wilson and Helena Ignez. Directed by Petrus Cariry and Firmino Holanda; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Petrus Cariry
- Co-director Firmino Holanda
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Orson Welles as themselves -
Richard Wilson as themselves - Helena Ignez as themselves
- Grande Otelo as themselves
Also Starring in The Welles Raft
· 1 more- Catherine L. Benamou Themselves
The Welles Raft Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La Balsa de Welles” and “La Balsa de Orson Welles”.
- Also known as
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- La Balsa de Welles
- La Balsa de Orson Welles
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The Welles Raft FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Welles Raft, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Welles Raft?
The Welles Raft runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Welles Raft released?
The Welles Raft was released on October 26, 2019.
Who directed The Welles Raft?
The Welles Raft was directed by Petrus Cariry and Firmino Holanda.
More films by Petrus Cariry Who is in the cast of The Welles Raft?
The Welles Raft stars Orson Welles, Richard Wilson and Helena Ignez, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Welles Raft?
In the US, The Welles Raft is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Welles Raft have a post-credit scene?
No. The Welles Raft has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Welles Raft in?
The original language of The Welles Raft is Portuguese.
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