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Central Station

Central Station

Between hope and solitude, two lives cross and reinvent themselves

An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Central do Brasil
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-04-03
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 8.1/10 (953 votes)
  • Budget: $2,900,000
  • Revenue: $5,596,708
  • Production Companies: MACT Productions, Riofilm, VideoFilmes
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7649
  • Languages: Portuguese

Cast & Crew

Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira

Vinícius de Oliveira

Vinícius de Oliveira

as Josué Fontenele de Paiva

Marília Pêra

Marília Pêra

as Irene

Othon Bastos

Othon Bastos

as César

Otávio Augusto

Otávio Augusto

as Pedrão

Matheus Nachtergaele

Matheus Nachtergaele

as Isaías Paiva

Caio Junqueira

Caio Junqueira

as Moisés Paiva

Stela Freitas

Stela Freitas

as Yolanda

Maria Menezes

Maria Menezes

as Waitress

Sergio Kato

Sergio Kato

as Dora's Client

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Trailers & Clips

Central Station Trailer 1998

External Links

Keywords

rio de janeiroletterwildernessteacherorphanrailroadalcoholicmissing parentlong lost relativerealismchild traffickingdeath of parentroad moviebus stationlost childunwanted childtruck stopwoman and childlonely womantrain stationbrazilian cinemaletter writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Station?

Central Station is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-04-03.

Who are the main actors in Central Station?

The main cast includes Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos, Otávio Augusto, .

Where can I watch Central Station online?

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

Is Central Station based on a true story?

Between hope and solitude, two lives cross and reinvent themselves

What is the IMDb rating of Central Station?

Central Station has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 based on 953 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Central Station?

The movie had a production budget of $2,900,000 and earned $5,596,708 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Central Station?

The soundtrack was composed by MACT Productions, Riofilm, VideoFilmes. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Central Station filmed?

Central Station was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Central Station?

The total runtime of Central Station is 110 minutes.

Is Central Station suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Central Station?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Central Station.

Does Central Station have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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