Francisca(1981)
Francisca Synopsis
The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.
Francisca (1981) is a drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, released on November 25, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 46m. It stars Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso and Lia Gama. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Writers:
- Agustina Bessa-Luís, Manoel de Oliveira
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Elso Roque
- Composer:
- João Paes
- Production:
- V.O. Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Francisca (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Francisca before you stream it.
Francisca Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Teresa Menezes
Teresa Menezes
as Francisca "Fanny" Owen
Diogo Dória
as José Augusto
Mário Barroso
as Camilo Castelo Branco
Lia Gama
as D. Josefa
Rui Mendes
as Manuel Negrão
Cecília Guimarães
as Judite
João Guedes
as Marques
Glória de Matos
as Rita Owen
João Bénard da Costa
as Baron
Manuela de Freitas
as Raquel
Teresa Madruga
as Franzina
Isabel de Castro
as Senhora de Rocha Pinto
Key crew
Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, written by Agustina Bessa-Luís and Manoel de Oliveira, produced by Paulo Branco.
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Francisca Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 36 ratings.
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Francisca – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Francisca online?
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Francisca (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Francisca?
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The main cast of Francisca (1981) includes Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso, Lia Gama and Rui Mendes. The film was directed by Manoel de Oliveira. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Francisca released?
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Francisca was released on November 25, 1981 and runs for 2h 46m.
Is Francisca worth watching?
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Francisca (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Francisca?
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Yes. The official Francisca trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.