A Sensational Crime (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1913, A Sensational Crime is a notable film directed by Alberto Botelho, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Following the trend of all world production, this was another film based on a true crime chronicle, based on the murder of industrialist Adolfo Freire by gardener Augusto Henriques, which took place in Rio de Janeiro. No copy of Um Crime Sensacional survives, only 1 image from the film is known, which was placed in the magazine "Cinemin". It is not known whether the film was a "sound" film, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live behind the screen based on already recorded images. The only proof that the film could be a sound film is a 1913 song called "O Crime de Paula Matos" by Joaquim Pacheco, which may have been used in the sound versions of the film. This song is currently lost.
Who’s in it. A Sensational Crime stars Antônio Ramos as Augusto Henriques and Mario Aroso as Adolfo Freire.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Sensational Crime 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 A Sensational Crime page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Sensational Crime (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sensational Crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Sensational Crime worth watching?
- A Sensational Crime holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Sensational Crime?
- A Sensational Crime stars Antônio Ramos and Mario Aroso.
- When was A Sensational Crime released?
- A Sensational Crime was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.