Hour of the Star

Hour of the Star

A Hora da Estrela

7.2 /10 82 votes
April 25, 1985 1h 36m Released

Storyline

Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.

Key Information

Director Suzana Amaral
Writers Alfredo Oroz, Suzana Amaral
Studio Raiz Produções Cinematográficas
Rating 7.2/10
Language PT

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Cast & Crew

Marcélia Cartaxo

Marcélia Cartaxo

Macabéa

José Dumont

José Dumont

Olímpico de Jesus

Tamara Taxman

Tamara Taxman

Glória

Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

Madame Carlota

Umberto Magnani

Umberto Magnani

Seu Raimundo

Denoy de Oliveira

Denoy de Oliveira

Pereira

Lizette Negreiros

Lizette Negreiros

Maria

Sônia Guedes

Sônia Guedes

Joana

Carlos Cambraia

Cleide Queiroz

Ednaldo Freire

Elza Gonçalves

Frequently Asked Questions

Hour of the Star was released on April 25, 1985.

The runtime of Hour of the Star is 1h 36m.

Hour of the Star is a Drama, Comedy movie.

Hour of the Star has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Hour of the Star is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hour of the Star was directed by Suzana Amaral.

The main cast of Hour of the Star includes Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman.

Hour of the Star is originally in PT.