Frei Luís de Sousa (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Frei Luís de Sousa is a drama, family and history film directed by António Lopes Ribeiro, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragedy of a woman who - after seven years of vain searches - gave up hope of finding her husband, a knight lost in battle in Marroc with Sebastião, king of Portugal. She marries, has a daughter by her second husband, and endures the silent reproach of an aid, Telmo Pais, the only who kept his hope that his master shall return, as well as the king... One day, a mysterious pilgrim arrives at the mansion.
Who’s in it. Frei Luís de Sousa stars Maria Sampaio as D. Madalena de Vilhena, Maria Sampaio as D. Madalena de Vilhena, Raul de Carvalho as D. Manuel de Sousa Coutinho and María Dulce as D. Maria de Noronha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Frei Luís de Sousa 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 Frei Luís de Sousa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frei Luís de Sousa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frei Luís de Sousa (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frei Luís de Sousa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frei Luís de Sousa worth watching?
- Frei Luís de Sousa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frei Luís de Sousa?
- Frei Luís de Sousa stars Maria Sampaio, Maria Sampaio, Raul de Carvalho, María Dulce and João Villaret.
- When was Frei Luís de Sousa released?
- Frei Luís de Sousa was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.