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Fado, a Singer's Story · 1947

Fado, a Singer's Story (1947) is a Music / Romance / Drama film directed by Perdigão Queiroga, starring Amália Rodrigues, Virgílio Teixeira, Vasco Santana.

MusicRomanceDrama

Overview

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Cast

Amália Rodrigues, Virgílio Teixeira, Vasco Santana, António Silva, Tony D'Algy, Raul de Carvalho, Eugénio Salvador, José Victor

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What is "Fado, a Singer's Story" about?

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

When was "Fado, a Singer's Story" released?

Fado, a Singer's Story was released in 1947.

Who stars in "Fado, a Singer's Story"?

The cast includes Amália Rodrigues, Virgílio Teixeira, Vasco Santana, António Silva.