The Green Years(1963)
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The Green Years Synopsis
Nineteen-year-old Julio heads to Lisbon from the provinces and gets a job as a shoemaker for his uncle Raul. But when he meets Ilda, a confident young housemaid who becomes a regular shop visitor, his working-class values collide with the bourgeois trappings of modern life.
The Green Years (1963) is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, released on November 29, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Rui Gomes, Isabel Ruth, Paulo Renato and Ruy Furtado. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Paulo Rocha
- Writers:
- Paulo Rocha, Nuno Bragança
- Producers:
- António da Cunha Telles
- Production:
- Produções Cunha Telles
- Status:
- Released
The Green Years (1963) Trailer
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The Green Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rui Gomes
as Júlio
Isabel Ruth
as Ilda
- Paulo Renato
Paulo Renato
as Afonso
Ruy Furtado
as Raúl
- Cândida Lacerda
Cândida Lacerda
as Patroa
- Irene Dyne
Irene Dyne
as Prima
Carlos José Teixeira
as Patrão
- Harry Wheeland
Harry Wheeland
as Inglês
Manoel de Oliveira
Rosa María Vázquez
Óscar Acúrcio
- Carlos Jesus Alfonso
Carlos Jesus Alfonso
Key crew
Directed by Paulo Rocha, written by Paulo Rocha and Nuno Bragança, produced by António da Cunha Telles.
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The Green Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Green Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Green Years online?
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The Green Years (1963) 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 The Green Years?
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The main cast of The Green Years (1963) includes Rui Gomes, Isabel Ruth, Paulo Renato, Ruy Furtado and Cândida Lacerda. The film was directed by Paulo Rocha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Green Years released?
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The Green Years was released on November 29, 1963 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Green Years worth watching?
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The Green Years (1963) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.
Is there a trailer for The Green Years?
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Yes. The official The Green Years trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.