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The Given Word (1962)

Film · 1962 · 98 min · Drama

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Directed by Anselmo Duarte

Starring Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey, Roberto Ferreira, Othon Bastos, Antônio Pitanga, Gilberto Marques

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas24 March 1964
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Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere17 April 1962

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