TV series
The Given Word (Minisseries)
1988, Portuguese, on TV Globo. Created by Dias Gomes.
The central theme of the miniseries – an adaptation of the play of the same name by Dias Gomes – is the survival of man and his fight for what he believes in. The driving character of the narrative is the humble Zé do Burro, who, inconsolable, watches the suffering of Nicolau, his donkey, victim of an accident and decides to make a promise.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 15 April 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dias GomesCreator
- José MayerZé do Burro · 8 ep
- Denise MilfontRosa · 8 ep
- Walmor ChagasPadre Olavo · 8 ep
- Nelson XavierBonitão · 8 ep
- Joana FommMarli · 8 ep
- Mário LagoDom Germano · 8 ep
- Carlos Eduardo DolabellaDr. Tião Gadelha · 8 ep
- Guilherme FontesAderbal · 8 ep
- Osmar PradoPadre Elói · 8 ep
- Felipe PinheiroPadre Mario · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 April 1988
- Last aired
- 15 April 1988
- Network
- TV Globo
- Original title
- O Pagador de Promessas
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Brazil
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of The Given Word (Minisseries) are there?
The Given Word (Minisseries) has 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is The Given Word (Minisseries) finished?
Yes. The Given Word (Minisseries) ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Given Word (Minisseries)?
The Given Word (Minisseries) was created by Dias Gomes and stars José Mayer, Denise Milfont, Walmor Chagas.