Compasso de Espera (1969)

8.8/10 94 min Drama Romance

Overview

Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

Cast

Zózimo Bulbul

Jorge de Oliveira

Renée de Vielmond

Cristina

Léa Garcia

Zefa

Antônio Pitanga

Assis

Stênio Garcia

Radar

Elida Gay Palmer

Ema

Cléa Simões

Mãe

Karin Rodrigues

Ingrid

Augusto Barone

Dr. Macedo

Flávio Porto

Jacyra Sampaio

Cacilda Lanuza

Ema (voice)

Miriam Mehler

Cristina (voice)

Marina Freire

Serafim Gonzalez

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