Francisca
1981, Portuguese. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Manoel de OliveiraDirector
- Teresa MenezesFrancisca "Fanny" Owen
- Diogo DóriaJosé Augusto
- Mário BarrosoCamilo Castelo Branco
- Lia GamaD. Josefa
- Rui MendesManuel Negrão
- Cecília GuimarãesJudite
- João GuedesMarques
- Glória de MatosRita Owen
- João Bénard da CostaBaron
- Manuela de FreitasRaquel
- Teresa MadrugaFranzina
- Isabel de CastroSenhora de Rocha Pinto
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1981
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- Manoel de Oliveira
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How long is Francisca?
Francisca runs 166 minutes (2h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is Francisca on?
Francisca isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Francisca?
If you liked Francisca, try Hounddog, All Day and a Night, Hands of Stone.
Who directed Francisca?
Francisca (1981) was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and stars Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso.