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The Hips of J.W.

The Hips of J.W.

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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.