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Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus

The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Orfeu Negro
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1959-06-12
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (214 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7411
  • Languages: Portuguese

Cast & Crew

Breno Mello

Breno Mello

as Orfeo

Marpessa Dawn

Marpessa Dawn

as Eurydice

Lourdes de Oliveira

Lourdes de Oliveira

as Mira

Léa Garcia

Léa Garcia

as Serafina

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

as Death

Waldetar De Souza

Waldetar De Souza

as Chico

Alexandre Constantino

Alexandre Constantino

as Hermes

Jorge Dos Santos

Jorge Dos Santos

as Benedito

Aurino Cassiano

Aurino Cassiano

as Zeca

Maria Alice

Maria Alice

as Little Girl

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Black Orpheus Orfue Negro 1959 Trailer

Orfeu Negro (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

guitarrio de janeirosambatrolleydancing in the streetbased on myths, legends or folkloredetachedcarnavaldemeaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Orpheus?

Black Orpheus is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1959-06-12.

Who are the main actors in Black Orpheus?

The main cast includes Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, .

Where can I watch Black Orpheus online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Black Orpheus is available.

Is Black Orpheus based on a true story?

The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...

What is the IMDb rating of Black Orpheus?

Black Orpheus has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 214 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Black Orpheus?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Black Orpheus?

The soundtrack was composed by Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Black Orpheus filmed?

Black Orpheus was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Black Orpheus?

The total runtime of Black Orpheus is 100 minutes.

Is Black Orpheus suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Black Orpheus?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Black Orpheus.

Does Black Orpheus have a post-credit scene?

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