The Vows (1973): Cast
The Vows is a 1973 drama directed by António de Macedo, starring Sinde Filipe as Labareda, Luís Santos and Agostinho Alves. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- António de Macedo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vows About?
The premise of The Vows without spoilers.
In a stark Portuguese village, a married couple has taken a vow of celibacy, while a gang of gypsies terrorizes the community. The action‑drama explores their uneasy interaction and the persistence of ancient Catholic rituals, as villagers—devout believers—support the swindling gypsies by purchasing religious relics.
The Vows Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- gypsy
- couple
- love
- injured man
- tempest
- slow motion
- fight
- dancing
- bonfire
- blindness
- rape
- priest
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- money
- sex scene
- vow
- based on play
The Vows Cast & Characters
Sinde Filipe leads the cast as Labareda, with Luís Santos as Salvador and Agostinho Alves as Padre Couto. Directed by António de Macedo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director António de Macedo
- Sinde Filipe as Labareda
- Luís Santos as Salvador
- Agostinho Alves as Padre Couto
- Guida Maria as Maria do Mar
Also Starring in The Vows
· 8 more- Luís Barradas Cigano
- João Mota José
- J. Rodrigues de Carvalho Mário
- Fernando Loureiro Cigano
- Fernanda Coimbra Cigana
- Maria Gonzaga Joaquina
- Graça de Castro Avó
- Xico Machado Padre João
More from António de Macedo
More films directed by António de Macedo: The Curse of Marialva, The Emissaries of Khalom, Os Abismos da Meia-Noite and Maria’s Hours.
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The Vows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Vows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vows?
The Vows runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Vows released?
The Vows was released on June 16, 1973.
Who directed The Vows?
The Vows was directed by António de Macedo.
More films by António de Macedo Who is in the cast of The Vows?
The Vows stars Sinde Filipe as Labareda, Luís Santos as Salvador and Agostinho Alves as Padre Couto, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Vows have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Vows in?
The original language of The Vows is Portuguese.
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