A Estrangeira (1982)

Name: A Estrangeira
Director: João Mário Grilo
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-02-01
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Fernando Rey, Teresa Madruga, Mariana Villar, Maria de Medeiros

Drama

Director: João Mário Grilo

Cast: Fernando Rey, Teresa Madruga, Mariana Villar, Maria de Medeiros

7.1

Runtime100 min

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The shady side of an Italian textile trade in northern Germany is the subject of this slow-paced but atmospheric drama featuring Alberto Sordi as Totonno, a low-level, petty criminal anxious to move up a somewhat crooked ladder. Rising to the rank of the "dons" -- Don Raffaele (Carmine Ippolito) or Don Gennaro (Pasquale Cenammo) -- is not an easy task, as Totonno is about to find out. In the meantime, Paula (Belinda Lee) provides a romantic distraction, and another would-be entrepreneur opts for the straight and narrow. This uneven feature offers some colorful performances but the sum is less convincing than its parts.

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The 1982 film 'A Estrangeira' directed by João Mário Grilo is a slow-paced but atmospheric drama that explores the shady side of the Italian textile trade in northern Germany. While the film features some colorful performances, particularly by Alberto Sordi, critics found the overall story less than convincing. The film has a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb, indicating a positive audience reception.