Hovering Over the Water(1986)
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Hovering Over the Water Synopsis
Laura Rossellini, a widow from Rome, vacations on the Algarve coast one hot summer. One day while sunbathing, she finds a wounded man named Robert drifting in the surf on a rubber raft. She takes him home, and, after he is revived, learns his story. As they talk, their mutual attraction grows, until a group of armed men suddenly arrive looking for Robert.
Hovering Over the Water (1986) is a drama and romance film directed by João César Monteiro, released on October 2, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Laura Morante, Philip J. Spinelli, Manuela de Freitas and Georges Claisse. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- João César Monteiro
- Writers:
- João César Monteiro
- Producers:
- João César Monteiro
- Cinematographer:
- Acácio de Almeida
- Production:
- Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC), Monteiro & Gil, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Status:
- Released
Hovering Over the Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura Morante
as Laura Rossellini
- Philip J. Spinelli
Philip J. Spinelli
as Robert Jordan
Manuela de Freitas
as Sara
Georges Claisse
as Antoine
Teresa Villaverde
as Rosa
- Sérgio Antunes
Sérgio Antunes
as Roberto
- Rita Figueiredo
Rita Figueiredo
as Maria
- Frederick Ooms
Frederick Ooms
as 2nd Terrorist
- Haddy Moss
Haddy Moss
as Head Terrorist
- Gerd Volkmar
Gerd Volkmar
as 1st Terrorist
João César Monteiro
as Stavroguine
- Conceição Guerra
Conceição Guerra
as Senhora Amélia
Key crew
Directed by João César Monteiro, written by João César Monteiro, produced by João César Monteiro.
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Hovering Over the Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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Hovering Over the Water – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hovering Over the Water?
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The main cast of Hovering Over the Water (1986) includes Laura Morante, Philip J. Spinelli, Manuela de Freitas, Georges Claisse and Teresa Villaverde. The film was directed by João César Monteiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hovering Over the Water released?
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Hovering Over the Water was released on October 2, 1986 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Hovering Over the Water worth watching?
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Hovering Over the Water (1986) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.