Plot Summary

In 1974, Chico, a beloved host of a children’s TV show at the service of a repressive authoritarian regime, is forced to make the hardest decision of his life: murder a colleague live on air, or lose the approval of his powerful father. As the cameras roll, the program unravels into a surreal theatre of obedience, repression, and madness.

Movie Details

Original Title
A HORA DO CHICO!
Status
released
Original Language
pt

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Cast

João Jesus as Chico Valentim

João Jesus

Chico Valentim

Virgílio Castelo as Eduardo Valentim

Virgílio Castelo

Eduardo Valentim

Vicente Wallenstein as Zeca

Vicente Wallenstein

Zeca

Carla Chambel as Patrícia

Carla Chambel

Patrícia

Carlos Quintas as Cardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização

Carlos Quintas

Cardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização

Peter Michael as Menino Quim (voice)

Peter Michael

Menino Quim (voice)

Paulo Fragoso as Sr. Agente / Locutor (voice)

Paulo Fragoso

Sr. Agente / Locutor (voice)

Madalena Serrano as Kid 2

Madalena Serrano

Kid 2

Leonor Madeira as Kid 1

Leonor Madeira

Kid 1

Madalena Alvim as Kid 3

Madalena Alvim

Kid 3

Gonçalo Galvão Teles as Pide Agent

Gonçalo Galvão Teles

Pide Agent

Production Companies

Lusófona Filmes