João and the Knife (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, João and the Knife is a drama and crime film directed by George Sluizer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife. Suspense movie with a combination of ethnography, adventure and dramatic action, based on a poem by the Brazilian writer Odylo Costa Filho.
Who’s in it. João and the Knife stars Jofre Soares as João, Ana Maria Miranda as Maria, João-Augusto Azevedo as Judge and Douglas Santos as Zeferino, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch João and the Knife page.
If you liked it. Fans of João and the Knife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch João and the Knife (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for João and the Knife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in João and the Knife?
- João and the Knife stars Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João-Augusto Azevedo, Douglas Santos and João Batista.
- When was João and the Knife released?
- João and the Knife was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.