The Wrung-Out Man(1980)
O Homem que Virou Suco
The Wrung-Out Man Synopsis
Deraldo, a popular poet from Northeast Brazil, arrives in the capital of São Paulo, making a living only from his poetry and pamphlets. All is well until he is mistaken for a multinational worker who killed the boss at a party where he received the title of symbolic worker.
The Wrung-Out Man (1980) is a drama film directed by João Batista de Andrade, released on December 13, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars José Dumont, Célia Maracajá, Barros Freire and Aldo Bueno. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- João Batista de Andrade
- Writers:
- João Batista de Andrade
- Producers:
- Assunção Hernandes
- Composer:
- Vital Farias
- Production:
- Secretaria Municipal de Cultura de São Paulo, Embrafilme, Raiz Produções Cinematográficas
- Status:
- Released
The Wrung-Out Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
José Dumont
as Deraldo / Severino
- Célia Maracajá
Célia Maracajá
- Barros Freire
Barros Freire
Aldo Bueno
Dominguinhos
as Self
- Vital Farias
Vital Farias
Renato Master
- Luiz Alberto Pereira
Luiz Alberto Pereira
- Pedro Sertanejo
Pedro Sertanejo
Rafael de Carvalho
- Ruth Escobar
Ruth Escobar
as Portuguese Countess
Ruthinéa de Moraes
Key crew
Directed by João Batista de Andrade, written by João Batista de Andrade, produced by Assunção Hernandes.
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The Wrung-Out Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Wrung-Out Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wrung-Out Man online?
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Who stars in The Wrung-Out Man?
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The main cast of The Wrung-Out Man (1980) includes José Dumont, Célia Maracajá, Barros Freire, Aldo Bueno and Dominguinhos. The film was directed by João Batista de Andrade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wrung-Out Man released?
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The Wrung-Out Man was released on December 13, 1980 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Wrung-Out Man worth watching?
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The Wrung-Out Man (1980) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.