Belarmino (1964)

7.5/10 72 min Documentary Drama

Overview

A portrait of Belarmino Fragoso, a veteran boxer in Lisbon nearing the end of his career. In a blend of reportage and re-enactment, the many vices of the once national featherweight champion are revealed against a background of the grim economics of boxing in 1960s Portugal.

Cast

Belarmino Fragoso

O próprio (Boxer)

Júlia Buisel

A própria (Fadista)

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