Two Italian-immigrant couples are part of a game that leads to treason and brings serious consequences to those who lose.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Glória Pires | ... |
Pierina
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Patricia Pillar | ... |
Teresa
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Alexandre Paternost | ... |
Angelo Gardone
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| Bruno Campos | ... |
Massimo
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| Gianfrancesco Guarnieri | ... |
Padre Giobbe
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| José Lewgoy | ... |
Rocco
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| Cecil Thiré | ... |
Padre Gentile
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Cláudio Mamberti | ... |
Batiston
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| Antônio Carlos | ... |
Aurélio
(as Antônio Carlos Pires)
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Arcangelo Zorzi | ... |
Sichopa
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José Vitor Castiel | ... |
Miro
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| Fábio Barreto | ... |
Gaudério
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Julia Barreto | ... |
Dosolina
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Mariana Pellegrino Barreto | ... |
Bambina
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Elaine Braghirolli | ... |
Tia Gema
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Oldina Cerutti Do Monte | ... |
Figurante na festa de casamento
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María Díaz | ... |
Mulher de Sichopa
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Alceu Ferraro | ... |
Gaiteiro
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Renato Filippini | ... |
Nane Mondo
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Tereza Fortuna | ... |
Mulher De Verde
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Diego Galafassi | ... |
Teresa's son
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Daniel Gatelli | ... |
Natale
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António Giacomoni | ... |
Beppe
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Hugo Lorensati | ... |
Funcionario I
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Thiago Lorensati | ... |
Rapaz do Armazém
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Gonçalo Mascia | ... |
Agostinho
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Ana Parenti | ... |
Mulher de Matale
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Antoine Parenti | ... |
Carroceiro
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Pedro Parenti | ... |
Iscariot
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Cleri Pelizza | ... |
Marieta
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André Piccoli | ... |
Sacristão
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José Clemente Pozenato | ... |
Fotógrafo
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Ceres Ramos | ... |
Rosalba
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Flávio Rizzi | ... |
Joanim
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Borba Sidnei | ... |
Vendedor
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Milton Stumpf | ... |
Fazendeiro
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Lídia Tonus | ... |
Colona II
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Nadir Tonus | ... |
Cosimo
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Wilson Toscan | ... |
Rapaz do Café
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João Wianey | ... |
Funcionnario II
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Inés Zorzi | ... |
Colona I
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Pedro Zorzi | ... |
Motorista
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Directed by
| Fábio Barreto | ||
Written by
| Antônio Calmon | ... | () |
| José Clemente Pozenato | ... | (novel) |
| Leopoldo Serran | ... | () |
Produced by
| Lucy Barreto | ... | producer |
| Luiz Carlos Barreto | ... | executive producer |
| Adair Roberto Carneiro | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jaques Morelenbaum | ||
| Caetano Veloso | ||
Cinematography by
| Félix Monti | ||
Editing by
| Karen Harley | ||
| Mair Tavares | ||
Editorial Department
| Holly Mosher | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Paulo Flaksman | ||
| Sergio Silveira | ||
Art Direction by
| Paulo Flaksman | ||
Costume Design by
| Isabel Paranhos | ||
Production Management
| Gisele Hiltl | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ricardo Favilla | ... | first assistant director |
| Marcelo Santiago | ... | second assistant director |
Sound Department
| Virginia Flores | ... | sound editor |
| Cristiano Maciel | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dudu Miranda | ... | assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Janet Rockenbach | ... | casting |
Location Management
| Fernando Tietzmann | ... | location manager |
| Fernando Tietzmann | ... | location manager |
Additional Crew
| Sigrid Nora | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eurocine (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Alta Films (Spain)
- Argentina Video Home (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Cannes Home Vídeo (1996) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Palace Films (Australia)
- Palace Films (New Zealand)
- Paramount Pictures (2000) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Vitória Filmes (Portugal)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Visional do Brasil (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo, and Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, Massimo and Teresa unexpectedly develop feelings for each other. They react against family and cultural traditions, leave their partners, and head toward a new destiny. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in which the player must betray his partner in order to become the champion.
Written by Roberto Jung Drebes |
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| Taglines | A game of fascination and seduction See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The photographer who takes the family picture in the end of the movie is 'Jose Clemente Pozenato', the author of the novel which the movie was based. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Dona Oldina - A Fernanda Montenegro Trash (2011). See more » |
| Quotes |
Angelo Gardone:
Tell me something, Pierina. When did you knew we were going to stay together? Pierina: On the day they left. See more » |