The Given Word (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Given Word is a drama film directed by Anselmo Duarte, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s 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 recover 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.
Who’s in it. The Given Word stars Leonardo Villar as Zé do Burro / Donkey Jack, Glória Menezes as Rosa, Dionísio Azevedo as Olavo, the priest and Geraldo del Rey as Bonitão / Handsome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Given Word sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Given Word page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Given Word tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Given Word (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Given Word change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Given Word worth watching?
- The Given Word holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Given Word?
- The Given Word stars Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey and Roberto Ferreira.
- When was The Given Word released?
- The Given Word was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.