Barren Lives(1963)
Vidas Secas
Barren Lives Synopsis
A destitute family tries to escape the drought in the backlands of northeastern Brazil. Fabiano (Átila Iório), Sinhá Vitória (Maria Ribeiro), their two children and their dog Baleia wander aimlessly and almost hopelessly through the remote interior, surviving the forces of nature and the cruelty of men. An adaptation of the work by Graciliano Ramos.
Barren Lives (1963) is a drama and western film directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, released on August 22, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Átila Iório, Maria Ribeiro, Baleia and Gilvan Lima. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Writers:
- Graciliano Ramos, Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Producers:
- Danilo Trelles, Herbert Richers, Luiz Carlos Barreto
- Cinematographer:
- José Rosa
- Composer:
- Leonardo Alencar
- Production:
- Sino Filmes, Herbert Richers
- Status:
- Released
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Vidas Secas (Barren Lives) - [Nelson Pereira dos Santos, 1963]
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Barren Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Átila Iório
as Fabiano
Maria Ribeiro
as Sinhá Vitória
- Baleia
Baleia
- Gilvan Lima
Gilvan Lima
as Boy
- Genivaldo Lima
Genivaldo Lima
as Boy
- Orlando Macedo
Orlando Macedo
as Soldado Amarelo
Jofre Soares
as Fazendeiro
- Arnaldo Chagas
Arnaldo Chagas
- Oscar de Souza
Oscar de Souza
- José Leite
José Leite
- Domário
Domário
- Gilvan Leite
Gilvan Leite
Key crew
Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, written by Graciliano Ramos and Nelson Pereira dos Santos, produced by Danilo Trelles, Herbert Richers and Luiz Carlos Barreto.
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Barren Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 100 ratings.
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Barren Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barren Lives online?
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Barren Lives (1963) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Barren Lives?
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The main cast of Barren Lives (1963) includes Átila Iório, Maria Ribeiro, Baleia, Gilvan Lima and Genivaldo Lima. The film was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barren Lives released?
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Barren Lives was released on August 22, 1963 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Barren Lives worth watching?
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Barren Lives (1963) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Barren Lives?
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