The Call of the Oboe(1998)
O Toque do Oboé
The Call of the Oboe Synopsis
The plot deals with the developments in an old decadent village after a stranger arrives at the old train station, an event in itself. This stranger is a Brazilian musician who carries and plays his "oboe". The music from the oboe, the musician's instrument, will change the lives of everyone involved, and that small village itself will forever be changed by the sound of the oboe.
The Call of the Oboe (1998) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Cláudio MacDowell, released on August 1, 1998 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paulo Betti, Mario Lozano, Arturo Fleitas and Leticia Vota. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Cláudio MacDowell
- Writers:
- Joaquim Assis, Hugo Gamarra, Cláudio MacDowell
- Composer:
- Wagner Tiso
- Production:
- Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Skylight Cinema Foto Art, Ara Films Productions, Imágica Produções, RioFilme
- Status:
- Released
The Call of the Oboe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paulo Betti
as Augusto
Mario Lozano
as Sr. Soza
- Arturo Fleitas
Arturo Fleitas
as Comissário Flores
- Leticia Vota
Leticia Vota
as Aurora
- Graciela Canepa
Graciela Canepa
as Clarita
- Fernando Mieles
Fernando Mieles
as Pablo
- Mirthita Mazó
Mirthita Mazó
as Rosa
- Miriam Sienra
Miriam Sienra
as Elvira
- Humberto Gulino
Humberto Gulino
as Arturo
- Patricia Masera
Patricia Masera
as Juana
- Milencho Escobar
Milencho Escobar
as Coveiro / Projecionista
- William Valverde
William Valverde
as Médico
Key crew
Directed by Cláudio MacDowell, written by Joaquim Assis, Hugo Gamarra and Cláudio MacDowell.
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The Call of the Oboe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Call of the Oboe – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Call of the Oboe?
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The main cast of The Call of the Oboe (1998) includes Paulo Betti, Mario Lozano, Arturo Fleitas, Leticia Vota and Graciela Canepa. The film was directed by Cláudio MacDowell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Call of the Oboe released?
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The Call of the Oboe was released on August 1, 1998 and runs for 2h.
Is The Call of the Oboe worth watching?
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The Call of the Oboe (1998) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.