Movie

The Jester

★ 6.8(12)19872h 0m

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Good to know

Director: José Álvaro Morais
Release date: 1987-10-31
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Portugal
Studio: Animatógrafo

About The Jester

The Jester is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by José Álvaro Morais, starring Fernando Heitor, Paula Guedes and Luís Lucas. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Jester in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set four years after the Portuguese revolution and the simultaneous loss of the Portuguese empire in Africa, the story concerns a director who sells guns to finance his play.

Cast

Fernando Heitor

Francisco Bernardes / Dom Bibas

Paula Guedes

Rita Portugal

Luís Lucas

João Manuel Antunes

Raul Solnado

inspector Aranha

Jasmim de Matos

António André

Carlos Farinha

João (10 years old)

Margarida Vila-Nova

Girl of Movie Crew

Rogério Samora

Jorge

Isabel Ruth

Ilda / Dona Teresa

Maria de Medeiros

Dulce (voice)

Marcello Urgeghe

Man at the Boat

Luís Miguel Cintra

Count of Trava

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Jester in Canada?+

The Jester is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Jester on Netflix?+

The Jester is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Jester?+

The Jester has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Jester?+

The Jester stars Fernando Heitor, Paula Guedes, Luís Lucas, Raul Solnado and Jasmim de Matos.

When did The Jester come out?+

The Jester is a 1987 movie directed by José Álvaro Morais.

What genre is The Jester?+

The Jester is Drama film.

Who directed The Jester?+

The Jester was directed by José Álvaro Morais.