Lisbela and the Prisoner
Originally released in 2003. Lisbela and the Prisoner is a comedy/romance film. directed by Guel Arraes.
Starring Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, and Virginia Cavendish
Synopsis
Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (399 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Natasha Filmes
- Estúdios Mega
- Globo Filmes
- 20th Century Fox Brazil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisbela and the Prisoner about?
Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such ...
Who directed Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner was directed by Guel Arraes.
How long is Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Lisbela and the Prisoner released?
Lisbela and the Prisoner was released on August 22, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lisbela and the Prisoner?
The main cast of Lisbela and the Prisoner includes Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, Virginia Cavendish, Bruno Garcia, Tadeu Mello.
Is Lisbela and the Prisoner worth watching?
Lisbela and the Prisoner has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 399 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.