Fado, a Singer's Story (1947)

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Directing:
  • Perdigão Queiroga

Writing:
  • Armando Vieira Pinto

Stars:
Release Date: 1947-11-28
themoviedb icon 7.7/10
  • Country: PT
  • Language: Português
  • Runtime: 110

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Amália Rodrigues
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Ana Maria
Tony D'Algy
Tony D'Algy
Sousa Morais, the manager
Virgílio Teixeira
Virgílio Teix...
Júlio Guitarrista
Vasco Santana
Vasco Santana
Joaquim Marujo
Antonio Silva
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Chico Fadista
Raul de Carvalho
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Eugénio Salvador
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Henrique Santana
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