The Vows
The gritty lives of Portuguese villagers are shown in this action drama which shows the interaction between a married couple who have taken an unusual vow of celibacy and a gang of gypsies who are terrorizing their village. The film highlights many ancient religious traditions still current in these regions, as the villagers, devout Catholics, support the gypsy con-men by buying religious relics from them.
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The Vows
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 16, 1973
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama
User Score
57%
Original Title
A Promessa
Production Companies
Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Director
António de Macedo
Description
The gritty lives of Portuguese villagers are shown in this action drama which shows the interaction between a married couple who have taken an unusual vow of celibacy and a gang of gypsies who are terrorizing their village. The film highlights many ancient religious traditions still current in these regions, as the villagers, devout Catholics, support the gypsy con-men by buying religious relics from them.