The Wheat and the Tares
1965, Portuguese. Directed by Manuel Guimarães.
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic, bewitching songs and their daily toil to turn a dry, barren land into golden wheat fields.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 25 August 1965
- Original title
- O Trigo e o Joio
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- Fernando Namora
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How long is The Wheat and the Tares?
The Wheat and the Tares runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Wheat and the Tares on?
The Wheat and the Tares isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 August 1965. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wheat and the Tares?
If you liked The Wheat and the Tares, try Bastard Out of Carolina, Love for Sale, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed The Wheat and the Tares?
The Wheat and the Tares (1965) was directed by Manuel Guimarães and stars Eunice Muñoz, Igrejas Caeiro, Mário Pereira.