The Wrung-Out Man (1980): Cast
The Wrung-Out Man is a 1980 drama directed by João Batista de Andrade, starring José Dumont as Deraldo, Dominguinhos and Aldo Bueno. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- João Batista de Andrade
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wrung-Out Man About?
The premise of The Wrung-Out Man without spoilers.
Deraldo, a celebrated poet from Brazil’s Northeast, moves to the bustling capital of São Paulo and survives solely on his verses and the pamphlets he sells on the street. His modest life is upended when, honored as a symbolic worker at a party, he is mistaken for the multinational accused of murdering his boss, thrusting him into a legal nightmare.
The Wrung-Out Man Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- worker
- mistaken identity
- wrong man
- sex scene
- city
- slums
- fight
- poet
- poetry
- persecution
- police
- singer
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- man
- brazil
The Wrung-Out Man Cast & Characters
José Dumont leads the cast as Deraldo, with Dominguinhos as Dominguinhos and Aldo Bueno. Directed by João Batista de Andrade; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director João Batista de Andrade
- José Dumont as Deraldo
- Dominguinhos as Dominguinhos
- Aldo Bueno
- Rafael de Carvalho
Also Starring in The Wrung-Out Man
· 9 moreThe Wrung-Out Man Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Man That Was Turned Into Juice” and “O Homem Que Virou Suco”.
- Also known as
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- The Man That Was Turned Into Juice
- O Homem Que Virou Suco
- L'Homme pressuré
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The Wrung-Out Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wrung-Out Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wrung-Out Man?
The Wrung-Out Man runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Wrung-Out Man released?
The Wrung-Out Man was released on December 13, 1980.
Who directed The Wrung-Out Man?
The Wrung-Out Man was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
More films by João Batista de Andrade Who is in the cast of The Wrung-Out Man?
The Wrung-Out Man stars José Dumont as Deraldo, Dominguinhos as Dominguinhos and Aldo Bueno, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Wrung-Out Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wrung-Out Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Wrung-Out Man in?
The original language of The Wrung-Out Man is Portuguese.
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