The Given Word (1962)
O Pagador de Promessas
Overview
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
Where to watch The Given Word
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Globoplay, Claro tv+, Telecine | — | — |
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What is The Given Word about?
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise. The Given Word is a Drama movie, released on 1962-04-17, runtime 98 minutes.
Is The Given Word worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Given Word 8.1 out of 10 from 129 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Given Word?
In Brazil, The Given Word streams on Globoplay, Claro tv+ and Telecine. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Anselmo Duarte
Cast
- Leonardo Villar as Zé do Burro
- Glória Menezes as Rosa
- Dionísio Azevedo as Padre Olavo
- Geraldo del Rey as Bonitão
- Roberto Ferreira as Dedé
- Othon Bastos as Reporter
- Antônio Pitanga as Mestre Coca
- Gilberto Marques as Galego
- Norma Bengell as Marly
- Jurema Penna as Zealot
- Milton Gaúcho as Policial
- Enoch Torres as Inspetor
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