The Given Word (1962)

8.1/10 • 98 min • Drama

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

Norma Bengell

Jurema Penna

Zealot

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