Foreign Land(1996)
Terra Estrangeira
The best place to lose someone or your own self
Foreign Land Synopsis
During a time of political upheaval in Brazil, two strangers meet by coincidence in a foreign land and end up caught in the middle of a gem smuggling ring.
Foreign Land (1996) is a drama, thriller and romance film directed by Walter Salles, released on September 4, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Fernanda Torres, Fernando Alves Pinto, Luís Melo and Alexandre Borges. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Salles
- Writers:
- Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, Marcos Bernstein
- Producers:
- Flávio R. Tambellini
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Carvalho
- Composer:
- José Miguel Wisnik
- Production:
- VideoFilmes, Animatógrafo
- Status:
- Released
Foreign Land (1996) Trailer
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Foreign Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernanda Torres
as Alex
Fernando Alves Pinto
as Paco
Luís Melo
as Ígor
Alexandre Borges
as Miguel
Laura Cardoso
as Manuela
João Lagarto
as Pedro
Tchéky Karyo
as Kraft
Zeka Laplaine
as Loli
João Grosso
as Carlos
Canto e Castro
as Porteiro
Miguel Guilherme
as André
Carlos Santos
as Olívio
Key crew
Directed by Walter Salles, written by Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas and Marcos Bernstein, produced by Flávio R. Tambellini.
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Foreign Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 63 ratings.
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Foreign Land – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Foreign Land online?
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Foreign Land (1996) is available to stream on Netflix, Globoplay and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Foreign Land?
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The main cast of Foreign Land (1996) includes Fernanda Torres, Fernando Alves Pinto, Luís Melo, Alexandre Borges and Laura Cardoso. The film was directed by Walter Salles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Foreign Land released?
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Foreign Land was released on September 4, 1996 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Foreign Land worth watching?
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Foreign Land (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Foreign Land?
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Yes. The official Foreign Land trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.