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The Tyrannical Father

The Tyrannical Father

19417.81h 54m

Overview

While rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.

Directed by António Lopes Ribeiro
Written by António Lopes Ribeiro, Vasco Santana, Francisco Ribeiro
Produced by António Lopes Ribeiro
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Top Cast

Vasco Santana

Vasco Santana

Mestre José Santana

Francisco Ribeiro

Francisco Ribeiro

Francisco Mega (as Ribeirinho)

Leonor Maia

Leonor Maia

Tatão

Graça Maria

Graça Maria

Gracinha

Arthur Duarte

Arthur Duarte

Artur de Castro

Teresa Gomes

Teresa Gomes

Teresa

Luíza Durão

Luíza Durão

Dona Cândida

Laura Alves

Laura Alves

Laurinha

Barroso Lopes

Barroso Lopes

Lopes

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Seixas Pereira

Seixas

Themes & Keywords

love triangleportugalinterestromancemoneyfamilynobilityaristocracy

About The Tyrannical Father

The Tyrannical Father is a family, comedy, romance film released in 1941 exploring themes of love triangle, portugal, interest, romance, money, family. Directed by António Lopes Ribeiro, it stars Vasco Santana, Francisco Ribeiro, Leonor Maia. While rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.

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