João and the Knife
1972, Portuguese. Directed by George Sluizer.
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 1 April 1972
- Original title
- A Faca e o Rio
- Country
- Netherlands, Brazil
- Written by
- George Sluizer
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How long is João and the Knife?
João and the Knife runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is João and the Knife on?
João and the Knife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1972. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like João and the Knife?
If you liked João and the Knife, try My Name Ain't Johnny, 492: A Man Called Death, Winged Creatures.
Who directed João and the Knife?
João and the Knife (1972) was directed by George Sluizer and stars Jofre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, João Augusto Azevedo.