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![The Hips of J.W.](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/8ap3PRpt8thVCQNcWP71JcK0zcA.jpg)
The Hips of J.W.
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.
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The Hips of J.W.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 29, 1997
Runtime
2h 28m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
44%
Original Title
Le Bassin de J. W.
Production Companies
Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Fábrica de Imagens, Euripide Productions
Director
João César Monteiro
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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