João and the Knife (1972)

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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 96 mins.
Release date - 01-04-1972
Release year - 1972
Genres - Crime, Drama

Overall ratings and scores for John, the Knife and the River:
Happiness Score - 0/10, World Popularity Score - 0.6/100, IMDB Score - 6.8, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 6.8/10, .
John, the Knife and the River movie has Total Global Votes - 0, Total IMD Votes - 62

John, the Knife and the River Movie Introduction: Movie John, the Knife and the River, release year 1972 is written by Odylo Costa Filho, George Sluizer and directed by George Sluizer. The leading star-cast in this movie are Joffre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, Joao-Augusto Azevedo along with the other stars and crew members.

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Movie in-short: An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded.

Movie story-line: Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife. Suspense movie with a combination of ethnography, adventure and dramatic action, based on a poem by the Brazilian writer Odylo Costa Filho.

Movie synopsis: An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded.

Highlights - John, the Knife and the River (1972)

Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - Sluizer FilmsRoberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
Produced in - NetherlandsBrazil
Available languages - Portuguese (Português),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 2 nominations
Certificate(s) -

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of John, the Knife and the River (1972)

Lead Actors - Joffre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, Joao-Augusto Azevedo
Writer(s) - Odylo Costa Filho, George Sluizer
Director(s) - George Sluizer

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about John, the Knife and the River (1972)

What is the release date of John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
Release date of John, the Knife and the River (1972) is 01-04-1972.


What is the total runtime of John, the Knife and the River (1972) in minutes?
Total runtime of John, the Knife and the River (1972) in minutes is 96 min.


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The budget consumed to produce John, the Knife and the River (1972) movie is around $0.00.


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What is the pupularity of John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
Worldwide pupularity of John, the Knife and the River (1972) movie is 0.6%.


What is the name of the production company of film John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
Production company of film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is/are Sluizer Films, Roberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas, .


Which country the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is produced in?
Film production country for the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is Netherlands, Brazil, .


Which language the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is produced in?
Film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is produced in Portuguese (Português), language(s).


Which Genre the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) belongs to?
Movie John, the Knife and the River (1972) is categorized under Crime, Drama genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
Lead actors of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) are Joffre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, Joao-Augusto Azevedo.


Who is the writer of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
The writer(s) of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is/are Odylo Costa Filho, George Sluizer.


Who is the director of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972)?
The director(s) of the film John, the Knife and the River (1972) is/are George Sluizer.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by John, the Knife and the River (1972) movie?
Movie John, the Knife and the River (1972) has 2 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of John, the Knife and the River (1972) in-short?
Short plot of movie John, the Knife and the River (1972): An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded..


What is the full story of John, the Knife and the River (1972) movie?
Full plot of movie John, the Knife and the River (1972): An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded..


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List of full Starcast and crew members of John, the Knife and the River (1972)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Jofre SoaresName: Jofre Soares
Character: João

profie photo of Ana Maria MirandaName: Ana Maria Miranda
Character: Maria

profie photo of João Augusto AzevedoName: João Augusto Azevedo
Character: Judge

profie photo of Douglas SantosName: Douglas Santos
Character: Zeferino

profie photo of João BatistaName: João Batista
Character: Deodato

profie photo of Áurea CamposName: Áurea Campos
Character: Dona Ana

Crew Members:

profie photo of Jan de BontName: Jan de Bont
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of George SluizerName: George Sluizer
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of George SluizerName: George Sluizer
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of George SluizerName: George Sluizer
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Heitor Villa-LobosName: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music

profie photo of Jan DopName: Jan Dop
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Odylo Costa FilhoName: Odylo Costa Filho
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Novel

profie photo of Tom TholenName: Tom Tholen
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound

profie photo of Juarez Dagoberto CostaName: Juarez Dagoberto Costa
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound

profie photo of Virgílio CostaName: Virgílio Costa
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

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