Fado, a Singer's Story (Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira) 77 years old
Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
Credits
Fado, a Singer's Story Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Virgílio Teixeira He was 30, 93 years old when he died | as Júlio Guitarrista |
| Vasco Santana He was 49, 60 years old when he died | as Joaquim Marujo |
| Antonio Silva | as Chico Fadista |
| Tony D'Algy He was 50, 80 years old when he died | as Sousa Morais, the manager |
| Raul de Carvalho He was 27, 63 years old when he died | as Embaixador |
| Amália Rodrigues She was 27, 79 years old when she died | as Ana Maria |
Fado, a Singer's Story Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Francesco Izzarelli as Director of Photography. He was 44 (90) years old when He died | Camera |
| José Galhardo as Music Score Producer. He was 42 (62) years old when He died | Sound |
| Perdigão Queiroga as Production Design. He was 31 (63) years old when He died | Art |
| Perdigão Queiroga as Director. He was 31 (63) years old when He died | Directing |
| Perdigão Queiroga as Editor. He was 31 (63) years old when He died | Editing |
| Armando Vieira Pinto as Screenplay. He was 41 (58) years old when He died | Writing |
Fado, a Singer's Story (77 years)
- Release day: Friday, November 28, 1947
- Runtime: 110 minutes