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100
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Critic Score

81
Critics' score based on 8 reviews.
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Theatrical Release Date:
12/21/1959
DVD Release Date:
06/08/1999
Run Time:
120min.
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Lopert Pictures Corp
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama,Romance

Plot: Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro) is literally what its title suggests: a retelling of the "Orpheus and Eurydice" legend enacted by black performers. This time the setting is the annual Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Read More

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