Day of Despair (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Day of Despair is a drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Portrait of the last days of the life of Portuguese writer Camilo Castelo Branco.
Who’s in it. Day of Despair stars Mário Barroso as Camilo Castelo Branco, Teresa Madruga as Ana Plácido, Luís Miguel Cintra as Freitas Fortuna and Diogo Dória as Dr. Edmundo Magalhães, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Day of Despair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day of Despair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day of Despair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day of Despair (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Day of Despair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Day of Despair worth watching?
- Day of Despair holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Day of Despair?
- Day of Despair stars Mário Barroso, Teresa Madruga, Luís Miguel Cintra, Diogo Dória and Canto e Castro.
- When was Day of Despair released?
- Day of Despair was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.