Ala-Arriba! (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1942, Ala-Arriba! is a drama and romance film directed by José Leitão de Barros, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating without parent's assent was seen as a disgrace to the family, not only in respect to women, but also men.
Who’s in it. Ala-Arriba! stars Ilídio Rocha Silvestre as Ti Saramago, um velho pescador, Maria Olguim as mulher idosa, Madalena Vilaça as rapariga and Julha as Julha, pescador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Ala-Arriba! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ala-Arriba! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ala-Arriba! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ala-Arriba! (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ala-Arriba! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ala-Arriba! worth watching?
- Ala-Arriba! holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ala-Arriba!?
- Ala-Arriba! stars Ilídio Rocha Silvestre, Maria Olguim, Madalena Vilaça, Julha and João Moço.
- When was Ala-Arriba! released?
- Ala-Arriba! was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.