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The Saint and the Star

1982·Movie
1h 25min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of satire and slapstick

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Society, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Successful businessman, Paulo Chupadinha send his wife to a convent every year to really enjoy Brazil’s carnival. He meets a cabaret woman that wants to make a show in his little nd peaceful village. For that, however, she will have to seduce every important man of the city: the police chief, the priest and the mayor.
Brazilian CarnivalSatirical ComedyShowgirl SeductionPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentarySmall Town ChaosProvocative Humor1980s Brazil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Saint and the Star worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Saint and the Star rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Saint and the Star?

1 h 25 min

The Saint and the Star runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Saint and the Star in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.