Boi de Prata (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Boi de Prata is a drama film directed by Augusto Ribeiro Jr., running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhere in Rio Grande do Norte's countryside, Brazil, the wealthy farmer Elói Dantas (Álvaro Guimarães) decides to increase his patrimony even further by exploiting ores. To do this, he tries to appropriate the small site of Antônio Vaqueiro (José Marinho). Desperate, Antônio rushes to the aid of the gypsy healer Maria dos Remédios (Luiza Maranhão) and the poet and dreamer Tião Poeta (Lenicio Queirogo) to face the greed of Elói.
Who’s in it. Boi de Prata stars Lenicio Queiroga as Tião Poeta, José Marinho as Antônio Vaqueiro, Luiza Maranhão as Maria dos Remédios and Álvaro Guimarães as Elói Dantas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Boi de Prata has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boi de Prata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boi de Prata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boi de Prata (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boi de Prata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boi de Prata worth watching?
- Boi de Prata holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boi de Prata?
- Boi de Prata stars Lenicio Queiroga, José Marinho, Luiza Maranhão, Álvaro Guimarães and Fátima Barreto.
- When was Boi de Prata released?
- Boi de Prata was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.