The Hips of J.W. (1997)

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Released:
1997-10-29

Overview:
Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Henrique, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and de Dieu, his fellow actor who plays Lucifer and also directs the Strindberg play, engage in a philosophical and spiritual tug-of-war, especially when they meet an author named God, who has plans for another drama to feature both actors.

Director:
João César Monteiro

Runtime:
2h 28min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Hugues Quester
    as
    Jean de Dieu, Lucifer
  • Pierre Clémenti
    as
    Paul, Henrique
  • Joana Azevedo
    as
    Catarina, Ariane
  • Jean Watan
    as
    Henrique, João de Deus
  • João César Monteiro
    as
    Dieu, Max Monteiro