

Acto da Primavera(1963)
The people of Curalha in the Passion of Christ
Local people of Curalha, a small village, keep a tradition of representing the Passion of Jesus, according to a 16th century text.
Movie: Acto da Primavera
Top 10 Billed Cast
Cristo
Nossa Senhora
Madalena
Verónica
Acusador / Prosecutor
Pilatos
Caifas
Judas
Espião / Spy
Herodes

Acto da Primavera
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Overview
Local people of Curalha, a small village, keep a tradition of representing the Passion of Jesus, according to a 16th century text.
Release Date
1963-04-10
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5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
The people of Curalha in the Passion of Christ
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Português
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