The Inheritance

The Inheritance

The Inheritance

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The Inheritance

1970

1h 22m

7.2(5 votes)

Drama

Western

Overview

An experimental adaptation of Hamlet to Brazil's rural areas. Farmer's son returns home after his father's death and can't stand the thought of his mother marrying his uncle.

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12 members

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David Cardoso

Omeleto

David Cardoso

Acting

Bárbara Fazio

Gertrudes, Omeleto's mother

Bárbara Fazio

Acting

Rosalvo Caçador

Uncle Claudio

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Américo Taricano

Polônio

Américo Taricano

Acting

Deoclides Gouveia

Laerte

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Zuleica Maria

Ofélia

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Agnaldo Rayol

Fortinbras

Agnaldo Rayol

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Túlio de Lemos

Omeleto's father

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Directing

João Batista de Andrade

Unknown Role

João Batista de Andrade

Acting

Clemente Viscaíno

Unknown Role

Clemente Viscaíno

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Nivaldo Lima

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José Lopes

Unknown Role

José Lopes

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