
The Hips of J.W. (1997)
2h 28m · 29 Oct 1997
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5.4/10
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Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Max Monteiro, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and Jean de Dieu, his fellow actor who plays Lucifer and also directs the Strindberg play, engage in a philosophical and spiritual tug-of-war, especially when they meet an author named God, who has plans for another drama to feature both actors.
| Movie ID | 27312 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | João César Monteiro |
| Main cast | Hugues Quester, Pierre Clémenti, Joana Azevedo, Jean Watan, João César Monteiro, Manuela de Freitas, Graziella Delerm, Luís Pavão |
| Release date | 29 October 1997 |
| Release year | 1997 |
| Language | French |
| Duration | 148 min (2h 28m) |
| Rating | 5.4 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual |
Director: João César Monteiro
Writers: João César Monteiro, August Strindberg, Teixeira de Pascoaes, André Breton
Top cast
Hugues QuesterJean de Dieu / Lucifer
Pierre ClémentiPaul
Joana AzevedoCatarina, Ariane
Jean WatanHenrique, João de Deus
João César MonteiroMax Monteiro / God / Henrique
Manuela de FreitasProstitute
Graziella DelermMarianne
Luís PavãoCritico de Teatro
Alexandre MeloJornalista da tê-que-não-vê
Myriam SzaboBailarina
Pippo TartagliaViolonista Cego
Mariya MakhankoUriel
Inês BarrosEgyn
Sofia SousaAmaimon
Gracinda NaveOutros Anjos e Arcanjos, Samael
Diana Costa e SilvaOutros Anjos e Arcanjos, Oriens (as Diana Tavares)
Artur AlbarranTV journalist (uncredited)
José Mora RamosNovo Poder 1
Mário BarrosoNovo Poder 2
João Pedro DantasCrianças no Maxime
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