Ruth(2018)
Ruth: A Pérola do Índico
1960. The event that stirred up Portugal.
Ruth Synopsis
This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
Ruth (2018) is a drama film directed by António Pinhão Botelho, released on May 3, 2018 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Paulo Furtado and J.P. Simões. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- António Pinhão Botelho
- Writers:
- Leonor Pinhão
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Lisa Persson
- Production:
- Leopardo Filmes, APM - Ana Pinhão Moura Produções, Mapiko Filmes
- Revenue:
- $38,110
- Status:
- Released
Ruth (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ruth before you stream it.
Ruth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Igor Regalla
as Eusébio
- Josefina Massango
Josefina Massango
as Elisa Anissabeni
Paulo Furtado
as Laurindo da Silva Ferreira
J.P. Simões
as Padre Henrique
Álvaro Correia
as Brás Medeiros
José Raposo
as Dr. Nunes Pantaleão
António Simão
as Camilo Antunes
António Nipita
as Chico Maneta
Mauro Hermínio
as Hilário adulto
Pedro Inês
as José Mateus
- João Aragão
João Aragão
as Carlinhos
Miguel Monteiro
as Chefe de redacção
Key crew
Directed by António Pinhão Botelho, written by Leonor Pinhão, produced by Paulo Branco.
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Ruth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Ruth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruth online?
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Who stars in Ruth?
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The main cast of Ruth (2018) includes Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Paulo Furtado, J.P. Simões and Álvaro Correia. The film was directed by António Pinhão Botelho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruth released?
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Ruth was released on May 3, 2018 and runs for 2h.
Is Ruth worth watching?
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Ruth (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 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 Ruth?
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Yes. The official Ruth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.