Alves da Cunha
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 19, 1889
Deathday: September 24, 1956
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Rosa de Alfama
1953-07-03
Rosa de Alfama
Overview: Rosa Maria, whose father is a sailor, was picked up by Tomé, having a child of her son Renato, who is expelled from home.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1953-07-03
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Maria of the Sea
1930-05-20
Maria of the Sea
Overview: Falacha is the captain of a fishing boat, who loses his men in a shipwreck. Among them was the husband of Aurélia, who holds Falacha responsible for the tragedy. Maria, Falacha's daughter, falls in love with Manuel, Aurélia's son, a situation that their mothers refuse to accept.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1930-05-20
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The Spell of the Empire
1940-05-23
The Spell of the Empire
Overview: Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1940-05-23
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A Garça e a Serpente
1952-05-27
A Garça e a Serpente
Overview: Melancholic and atheist bank clerk Manuel is stuck in a love triangle with two women, the fiery art model Albertina and the quiet and religious Ana Maria. After spending several years working in Africa, Manuel returns to Portugal only to find both women already married, and his life marred by problems.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1952-05-27
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Two Causes
1952-11-25
Two Causes
Overview: Adriana, an orphan who has been raised in a well off family, becomes pregnant after being seduced by a man. Outraged, Mr. Bento kicks her our of home. What he doesn't realize is that her seducer is his own son, Raul, a brilliant law student.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1952-11-25
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Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
1930-04-01
Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
Overview: Caleidoscope of documentary-like scenes and re-enacted episodes of a day in the life of a large port town – Lisbon, from the old district around Saint George's Castle down to the docks and the 'Sagres' on the Tagus river, to the new commercial districts.
Genres: Documentary Comedy History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1930-04-01
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