They Don't Wear Black Tie
1981, Portuguese. Directed by Leon Hirszman.
The class struggle is, above all, familiar.
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Leon HirszmanDirector
- Carlos Alberto RiccelliTião
- Bete MendesMaria
- Fernanda MontenegroRomana
- Gianfrancesco GuarnieriOtávio
- Anselmo VasconcelosJesuíno
- Cristina RodriguesTezinha
- Fernando PeixotoMafra
- Fernando BezerraAssailant
- Francisco MilaniSartini
- Chica LopesRomana's friend
- Fernando Ramos da SilvaBié
- Flávio GuarnieriChiquinho
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1981
- Original title
- Eles Não Usam Black-Tie
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Leon Hirszman, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
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They Don't Wear Black Tie: quick answers
Is They Don't Wear Black Tie worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Don't Wear Black Tie?
They Don't Wear Black Tie runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does They Don't Wear Black Tie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Don't Wear Black Tie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Don't Wear Black Tie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for They Don't Wear Black Tie yet.
Which OTT platform is They Don't Wear Black Tie on?
They Don't Wear Black Tie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Don't Wear Black Tie?
If you liked They Don't Wear Black Tie, try Angela, Rogue Agent, Death and the Maiden.
Who directed They Don't Wear Black Tie?
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981) was directed by Leon Hirszman and stars Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Bete Mendes, Fernanda Montenegro.
What is They Don't Wear Black Tie based on?
They Don't Wear Black Tie is adapted from a play or musical.