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The Given Word (Minisseries) (1988)

TV Series ★ 7.0

Drama

The central theme of the miniseries – an adaptation of the play of the same name by Dias Gomes – is the survival of man and his fight for what he believes in. The driving character of the narrative is the humble Zé do Burro, who, inconsolable, watches the suffering of Nicolau, his donkey, victim of an accident and decides to make a promise.

Dias Gomes Creator Dias Gomes Writer Tizuka Yamasaki Director

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Released
April 5, 1988
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Cast

José Mayer José Mayer Zé do Burro Denise Milfont Denise Milfont Rosa Walmor Chagas Walmor Chagas Padre Olavo Nelson Xavier Nelson Xavier Bonitão Joana Fomm Joana Fomm Marli Mário Lago Mário Lago Dom Germano Carlos Eduardo Dolabella Carlos Eduardo Dolabella Dr. Tião Gadelha Guilherme Fontes Guilherme Fontes Aderbal Osmar Prado Osmar Prado Padre Elói Felipe Pinheiro Felipe Pinheiro Padre Mario

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Given Word (Minisseries) about?
The central theme of the miniseries – an adaptation of the play of the same name by Dias Gomes – is the survival of man and his fight for what he believes in. The driving character of the narrative is the humble Zé do Burro, who, inconsolable, watches the suffering of Nicolau, his donkey, victim of an accident and decides to make a promise.
Who created The Given Word (Minisseries)?
The Given Word (Minisseries) was created by Dias Gomes, Tizuka Yamasaki.
Who stars in The Given Word (Minisseries)?
The Given Word (Minisseries) stars José Mayer, Denise Milfont, Walmor Chagas, Nelson Xavier.
When was The Given Word (Minisseries) released?
The Given Word (Minisseries) is a 1988 drama series.
Where can I watch The Given Word (Minisseries)?
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