Belarmino

Belarmino (1964) is a documentary, drama film directed by Fernando Lopes rated 7.5/10.

A portrait of Belarmino Fragoso, a veteran boxer in Lisbon nearing the end of his career. In a blend of reportage and re-enactment, the many vices of the once national featherweight champion are revealed against a background of the grim economics of boxing in 1960s Portugal.

Cast

Belarmino Fragoso

O próprio (Boxer)

Maria Amélia Fragoso

A própria (Mulher de Belarmino)

Ana Paula Fragoso

A própria (Filha de Belarmino)

Júlia Buisel

A própria (Fadista)

Bernardo Moreira

O próprio (Contrabaixo)

Jean Pierre Gebler

O próprio (Saxofone)

Maria Teresa de Noronha

A própria (Fadista)