João and the Knife(1972)
A Faca e o Rio
João and the Knife Synopsis
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.
João and the Knife (1972) is a drama and crime film directed by George Sluizer, released on April 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo and Douglas Santos. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sluizer
- Writers:
- George Sluizer, Odylo Costa Filho
- Producers:
- George Sluizer
- Cinematographer:
- Jan de Bont
- Production:
- Sluizer Films, Roberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
- Status:
- Released
João and the Knife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jofre Soares
as João
Ana Maria Miranda
as Maria
- João Augusto Azevedo
João Augusto Azevedo
as Judge
- Douglas Santos
Douglas Santos
as Zeferino
- João Batista
João Batista
as Deodato
- Áurea Campos
Áurea Campos
as Dona Ana
Key crew
Directed by George Sluizer, written by George Sluizer and Odylo Costa Filho, produced by George Sluizer.
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João and the Knife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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João and the Knife – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in João and the Knife?
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The main cast of João and the Knife (1972) includes Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos and João Batista. The film was directed by George Sluizer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was João and the Knife released?
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João and the Knife was released on April 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is João and the Knife worth watching?
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João and the Knife (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.