Fado, a Singer's Story

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her.

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Overview

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Cast

Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Ana Maria
Virgílio Teixeira
Virgílio Teixeira
Júlio Guitarrista
Vasco Santana
Vasco Santana
Joaquim Marujo
António Silva
António Silva
Chico Fadista
Tony D'Algy
Tony D'Algy
Sousa Morais, the manager
Raul de Carvalho
Raul de Carvalho
Embaixador
Eugénio Salvador
Eugénio Salvador
Lingrinhas
José Victor
José Victor
Damião
Alda de Aguiar
Alda de Aguiar
Senhora Augusta
Maria Emília Vilas
Maria Emília Vilas
Rosa
Aida Queiroga
Aida Queiroga
Luisinha
Armando Ferreira
Armando Ferreira
Peixe-Espada