Movie

Life Is Beautiful

★ 7.3(8)19821h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Luís Galvão Teles
Release date: 1982-02-19
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Portugal

About Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Music genres, directed by Luís Galvão Teles, starring Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel and João Lagarto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is Beautiful in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.

Cast

Canto e Castro

Comandante Orlando Câmara

Helena Isabel

Flora

João Lagarto

Sócio da Súcia

Nicolau Breyner

Hipólito do Ó

Vítor Norte

Luís da Silveira

Virgílio Castelo

Teodoro Galã

Margarida Carpinteiro

Ifigénia

Rui Mendes

Ex-Carbonário

Henrique Viana

Magalhães

Io Appolloni

Françoise-Marie

Maria Emília Correia

CAT's Administrative Assistant

Júlio César

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful in South Africa?+

Life Is Beautiful is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life Is Beautiful on Netflix?+

Life Is Beautiful is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Life Is Beautiful?+

Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is Beautiful?+

Life Is Beautiful stars Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel, João Lagarto, Nicolau Breyner and Vítor Norte.

When did Life Is Beautiful come out?+

Life Is Beautiful is a 1982 movie directed by Luís Galvão Teles.

What genre is Life Is Beautiful?+

Life Is Beautiful is Comedy, Crime and Music film.

Who directed Life Is Beautiful?+

Life Is Beautiful was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.