Overview

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.

Cast

Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman, Fernanda Montenegro, Umberto Magnani, Denoy de Oliveira, Lizette Negreiros, Sônia Guedes

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Frequently asked

What is "Hour of the Star" about?

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.

When was "Hour of the Star" released?

Hour of the Star was released in 1986.

Who stars in "Hour of the Star"?

The cast includes Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman, Fernanda Montenegro.