O Velho do Saco (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1999, O Velho do Saco is a fantasy and mystery film directed by Milton do Prado, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Ricardo is 10 years old, lives in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul and has nightmares about Velho do Saco, sort of a Brazilian bogeyman, “who takes out the eyes of misbehaving children”. It is not easy to distinguish truths and lies when the loss of innocence is confused with the loss of sight.
Who’s in it. O Velho do Saco stars Roberto Oliveira as Coppelius, Ricardo Pedralli as Ricardo, Werner Schünemann as Mathias and Ciça Reckziegel as Helga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, O Velho do Saco 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 O Velho do Saco page.
If you liked it. Fans of O Velho do Saco tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O Velho do Saco (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O Velho do Saco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is O Velho do Saco worth watching?
- O Velho do Saco holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in O Velho do Saco?
- O Velho do Saco stars Roberto Oliveira, Ricardo Pedralli, Werner Schünemann, Ciça Reckziegel and Odilon Lopez.
- When was O Velho do Saco released?
- O Velho do Saco was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.