Overview

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Cast

Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey, Roberto Ferreira, Othon Bastos, Antônio Pitanga, Gilberto Marques

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What is "The Given Word" about?

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

When was "The Given Word" released?

The Given Word was released in 1962.

Who stars in "The Given Word"?

The cast includes Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey.

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