About this movie
Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
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Quick facts
Year
2003
Runtime
1h 46m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
407
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Director
Language
PT
Cast
based on play or musical
romance
brazilian northeast
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Questions about Lisbela and the Prisoner
How long is Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner has a runtime of 1h 46m (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner was directed by Guel Arraes and released in 2003.
What genre is Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner is a Comedy, Romance film (2003).
Who stars in Lisbela and the Prisoner?
The cast of Lisbela and the Prisoner includes Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, Virginia Cavendish, Bruno Garcia, Tadeu Mello.
What is the TMDB rating for Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 407 votes.
