Aldeia da Roupa Branca (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1939, Aldeia da Roupa Branca is a comedy, family and music film directed by Chianca de Garcia, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Gracinda, a young laundry washer, lives with her godfather, "Uncle" Jacinto, and together they run a family business, doing the laundry for residents of Lisbon in their small village in the outskirts of that city (Canecas). Unfortunately, the business is not going very well, but that changes when Gracinda decides to go to the city to try to convince Chico, "Uncle" Jacinto's son, with whom she is in love, to return to the village and give new life to the business. The village is preparing for the annual festivities and a dispute erupts between "Uncle" Jacinto and his business rival , the widow Quiteria, when each of them invites different bands to play at the same time during the party and dances
Who’s in it. Aldeia da Roupa Branca stars Beatriz Costa as Gracinda, José Amaro as Chico, Manuel Santos Carvalho as Tio Jacinto and Óscar de Lemos as Luís, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Aldeia da Roupa Branca 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 Aldeia da Roupa Branca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aldeia da Roupa Branca tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aldeia da Roupa Branca (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aldeia da Roupa Branca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aldeia da Roupa Branca worth watching?
- Aldeia da Roupa Branca holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aldeia da Roupa Branca?
- Aldeia da Roupa Branca stars Beatriz Costa, José Amaro, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Óscar de Lemos and Elvira Velez.
- When was Aldeia da Roupa Branca released?
- Aldeia da Roupa Branca was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.