Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003, Portuguese. Directed by Guel Arraes.
Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Guel ArraesDirector
- Selton MelloLeléu
- Débora FalabellaLisbela
- Virginia CavendishInaura
- Bruno GarciaDouglas
- Tadeu MelloCabo Citonho
- André MattosTenente Guedes
- Lívia FalcãoFrancisquinha
- Marco NaniniFrederico Evandro
- Heloísa PérisséPrazeres
- Aramis TrindadeHomem jurado de morte
- Carlos CasagrandeSteve (Ator do filme do cinema)
- Zeca VelosoLeléu (jovem)
Details
- Released
- 22 August 2003
- Original title
- Lisbela e o Prisioneiro
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Guel Arraes, Osman Lins, Pedro Cardoso
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What Lisbela and the Prisoner is based on
Lisbela and the Prisoner is adapted from a play or musical.
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Lisbela and the Prisoner: quick answers
Is Lisbela and the Prisoner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 411 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Lisbela and the Prisoner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lisbela and the Prisoner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lisbela and the Prisoner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Lisbela and the Prisoner yet.
Which OTT platform is Lisbela and the Prisoner on?
Lisbela and the Prisoner isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 August 2003. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lisbela and the Prisoner?
If you liked Lisbela and the Prisoner, try Let's Make Love, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, Easy Virtue.
Who directed Lisbela and the Prisoner?
Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003) was directed by Guel Arraes and stars Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, Virginia Cavendish.
What is Lisbela and the Prisoner based on?
Lisbela and the Prisoner is adapted from a play or musical.