Overview

Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.

Cast

Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos, João Batista, Áurea Campos

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Frequently asked

What is "João and the Knife" about?

Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.

When was "João and the Knife" released?

João and the Knife was released in 1972.

Who stars in "João and the Knife"?

The cast includes Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos.