Watch João and the Knife (1972) Official Trailer
6.5 / 10 IMDb April 1, 1972 1h 36m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Release Date
April 1, 1972
Genre
Drama, Crime
Status
Released
Languages
Portuguese
Country
Netherlands, Brazil
Producers
Cast
Production Companies
Sluizer FilmsRoberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
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