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The Little Bird of Ribeira (1960)

The Little Bird of Ribeira

Genre : Drama, Family, Romance

Runtime : 1H 24M

Director : Augusto Fraga

Synopsis

Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Barata, another typical figure who makes a living from expedients, helps Madalena's father - meanwhile returned, to "register" her - in a kidnapping plan capable of facilitating her reconciliation with Micas, who is reluctant... Things get complicated, but happiness ends up triumphing.

Actors

Crews

Augusto Fraga
Augusto Fraga
Director
Alfredo Hurtado
Alfredo Hurtado
Script
João Moreira (II)
João Moreira (II)
Director of Photography
Augusto Simões Lopes
Augusto Simões Lopes
Sound Director
Carlos Dias
Carlos Dias
Music
Manuel Queiroz
Manuel Queiroz
Producer
Augusto Fraga
Augusto Fraga
Producer
Pablo del Amo
Pablo del Amo
Editor

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O Passarinho da Ribeira

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