Memories of Prison
1984, Portuguese. Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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Cast & crew
- Nelson Pereira dos SantosDirector
- Carlos VerezaGraciliano Ramos
- Glória PiresHeloísa
- Nildo ParenteEmanuel
- José DumontMario Pinto
- Wilson GreyGaúcho
- Jofre SoaresSoares
- Fábio BarretoSiqueira Campos
- Tonico PereiraDesidério
- Nelson DantasDr. Sarmento
- Chico AssisTenente
- Gilson MouraCapitão Mota
- David PinheiroCapitão Lobo
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1984
- Original title
- Memórias do Cárcere
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
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Memories of Prison runs 190 minutes (3h 10m).
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Memories of Prison isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Memories of Prison?
Memories of Prison (1984) was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos and stars Carlos Vereza, Glória Pires, Nildo Parente.