Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira 1947

Synopsis:

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Directed by: Perdigão Queiroga
Written by: Armando Vieira Pinto
Runtime: 110 minutes
Cast:
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Ana Maria 
Virgílio Teixeira
Virgílio Teixeira
Júlio Guitarrista 
Vasco Santana
Vasco Santana
Joaquim Marujo 
António Silva
António Silva
Chico Fadista 
Tony D'Algy
Tony D'Algy
Sousa Morais, the manager 
Raul de Carvalho
Raul de Carvalho
Embaixador 
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Also known as:
  • Fado, a Singer's Story