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The Fault (1980): Cast

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The Fault is a 1980 drama directed by António Victorino de Almeida, starring Adelaide João as D. Celeste, Paula Guedes and Inês de Medeiros. It runs 2 hours.

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The Fault (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fault About?

The premise of The Fault without spoilers.

Set in Portuguese Guinea‑Bissau in 1973, the film follows a former soldier who returns to his hometown haunted by lingering guilt. He blames himself for sounding an alarm that night, which led to the killing of a soldier and a native. The story examines his painful confrontation with that memory.

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Cast & crew

The Fault Cast & Characters

Adelaide João leads the cast as D. Celeste, with Paula Guedes as Suzana and Inês de Medeiros as Miúda. Directed by António Victorino de Almeida; 14 actors are credited in all.

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The Fault FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Fault?

The Fault runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Fault released?

The Fault was released on December 1, 1980.

Who directed The Fault?

The Fault was directed by António Victorino de Almeida.

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Who is in the cast of The Fault?

The Fault stars Adelaide João as D. Celeste, Paula Guedes as Suzana and Inês de Medeiros as Miúda, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Fault have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Fault in?

The original language of The Fault is Portuguese.

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