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The Wheat and the Tares (1965): Cast

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The Wheat and the Tares is a 1965 drama directed by Manuel Guimarães, starring Lídia Franco as Mariana, Maria Olguim and Eunice Muñoz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Wheat and the Tares (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wheat and the Tares About?

The premise of The Wheat and the Tares without spoilers.

In the sweeping plains of Alentejo, a resilient yet melancholy community endures an unending fight for sustenance. Their lives are marked by the haunting, nostalgic songs that echo across the land as they labor day after day, coaxing a parched, barren expanse into shining fields of golden wheat.

The Wheat and the Tares Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • strong
  • sadness
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Wheat and the Tares Cast & Characters

Lídia Franco leads the cast as Mariana, with Maria Olguim as Tia Maria and Eunice Muñoz as Joana. Directed by Manuel Guimarães; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Manuel Guimarães

More films directed by Manuel Guimarães: The Crime of Aldeia Velha, My Little Seamstress, Vidas sem Rumo and Nazaré.

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The Wheat and the Tares FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Wheat and the Tares?

The Wheat and the Tares runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Wheat and the Tares released?

The Wheat and the Tares was released on August 25, 1965.

Who directed The Wheat and the Tares?

The Wheat and the Tares was directed by Manuel Guimarães.

More films by Manuel Guimarães

Who is in the cast of The Wheat and the Tares?

The Wheat and the Tares stars Lídia Franco as Mariana, Maria Olguim as Tia Maria and Eunice Muñoz as Joana, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Wheat and the Tares have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wheat and the Tares has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wheat and the Tares in?

The original language of The Wheat and the Tares is Portuguese.

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