The Jester(1987)
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The Jester Synopsis
Set four years after the Portuguese revolution and the simultaneous loss of the Portuguese empire in Africa, the story concerns a director who sells guns to finance his play.
The Jester (1987) is a drama film directed by José Álvaro Morais, released on October 31, 1987 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Fernando Heitor, Paula Guedes, Luís Lucas and Raul Solnado. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- José Álvaro Morais
- Writers:
- Alexandre Herculano, Rafael Godinho, José Álvaro Morais
- Producers:
- António da Cunha Telles
- Cinematographer:
- Mário de Carvalho
- Production:
- Animatógrafo, Instituto Português do Cinema (IPC), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Status:
- Released
The Jester Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Heitor
as Francisco Bernardes / Dom Bibas
Paula Guedes
as Rita Portugal
Luís Lucas
as João Manuel Antunes
Raul Solnado
as inspector Aranha
Jasmim de Matos
as António André
- Carlos Farinha
Carlos Farinha
as João (10 years old)
Margarida Vila-Nova
as Girl of Movie Crew
Rogério Samora
as Jorge
Isabel Ruth
as Ilda / Dona Teresa
Maria de Medeiros
as Dulce (voice)
Marcello Urgeghe
as Man at the Boat
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Count of Trava
Key crew
Directed by José Álvaro Morais, written by Alexandre Herculano, Rafael Godinho and José Álvaro Morais, produced by António da Cunha Telles.
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The Jester Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Jester – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jester online?
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The Jester (1987) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Jester?
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The main cast of The Jester (1987) includes Fernando Heitor, Paula Guedes, Luís Lucas, Raul Solnado and Jasmim de Matos. The film was directed by José Álvaro Morais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jester released?
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The Jester was released on October 31, 1987 and runs for 2h.
Is The Jester worth watching?
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The Jester (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.