Balada da Praia dos Cães (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Balada da Praia dos Cães is a drama and crime film directed by José Fonseca e Costa, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In Portugal, in the 60s, the corpse of a man appears on Dog's Beach. The corpse is identified as the major Dantas, a man wanted by authorities after his escape from a military prison where he was awaiting trial for insurrection.
Who’s in it. Balada da Praia dos Cães stars Assumpta Serna as Mena, Raul Solnado as Elias Santana, Patrick Bauchau as Capt. Dantas and Sergi Mateu as Fontenova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Balada da Praia dos Cães 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 Balada da Praia dos Cães page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balada da Praia dos Cães tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balada da Praia dos Cães (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balada da Praia dos Cães change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balada da Praia dos Cães worth watching?
- Balada da Praia dos Cães holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balada da Praia dos Cães?
- Balada da Praia dos Cães stars Assumpta Serna, Raul Solnado, Patrick Bauchau, Sergi Mateu and Carmen Dolores.
- When was Balada da Praia dos Cães released?
- Balada da Praia dos Cães was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.