The Abyss

1977 1h 23m PT

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 4

Drama

Synopsis

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Man tries to decipher a manuscript about an ancient civilization and gets involved in strange situations. In fact, the plot is just an excuse to tackle the subjects of mysticism and human condition.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Norma Bengell
Madame Zero
José Mojica Marins
Professor Pierson
Jorge Loredo
Medium de Mu
Wilson Grey
Secretário / Capanga
Mário Thomar
Egiptólogo / Marítimo
Edison Machado
Baterista
Mariozinho de Oliveira
(uncredited)
Satã
Motorista (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rogério Sganzerla
Writers: Rogério Sganzerla
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rogério Sganzerla, shot by Renato Laclette. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rogério Sganzerla shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Norma Bengell and José Mojica Marins and Jorge Loredo carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0136690 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rogério Sganzerla directs. Renato Laclette behind the camera. Rogério Sganzerla cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Rogério Sganzerla, shot by Renato Laclette. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Rogério Sganzerla shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Norma Bengell and José Mojica Marins and Jorge Loredo carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0136690 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.