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Wikipedia article




'Memoirs of Prison' is a 1984 Brazilian drama film directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos. It is based on 'Memrias do Crcere' an autobiographical novel by Graciliano Ramos, about the period he was incarcerated during the Vargas Era. The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Cast



* Carlos Vereza as Graciliano Ramos

* Glria Pires as Helosa (Graciliano's wife)

* Nildo Parente as Emanuel

* Jos Dumont as Mario Pinto

* Wilson Grey as Gacho

* Joffre Soares as Soares

* Fbio Barreto as Siqueira Campos

* Jorge Cherques as Dr. Goldberg

* Tonico Pereira as Desidrio

See also



* List of submissions to the 57th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

* List of Brazilian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References




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