Born in 1927, Hermínia Mendes (Carmen Mendes) was a distinguished actress whose career spanned both movies and television shows. Our collection showcases her performances across various productions, highlighting the work of this notable figure in Portuguese cinema and television.
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Films
1. O Primo Basílio
In the 19th century Lisbon society, Jorge, a successful engineer working for a ministry, and Luísa, a romantic and imaginative young woman, represent the classic bourgeois couple of their time. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of Portugal's social and cultural landscape during a pivotal historical period.
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TMDb Rating: 6.8
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Release Date: 1960-03-16
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Runtime: 129.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
2. House of Ghosts
Ghosts
Professor Hermes thinks he's got the perfect plan to study fear: he'll help a patient face their phobia by living in what they believe is an empty mansion. But when his assistant Chico Mota steps in as a pretend ghost, he discovers something far more frightening - there are actually multiple spirits haunting the house. Now, Hermes and Mota find themselves trapped in a real-life ghost story, where the line between imagination and supernatural terror blurs.
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TMDb Rating: 6.5
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Release Date: 1964-06-06
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Runtime: 105.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
3. O Tarzan do 5º Esquerdo
Step into the jungle of life with the adventurous couple, Luisa and Manuel, as they navigate the ups and downs of married life. Embodying the spirit of Tarzan, Manuel faces every threat head-on, never faltering in his determination to protect Luisa. Journey through their wild journey, where hope and dreams reign supreme, in this thrilling and enchanting tale of love and survival.
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IMDb Rating: 5.5
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TMDb Rating: 6.0
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Release Date: 1958-08-15
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Runtime: 90.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
4. Sangue Toureiro
Eduardo, son of the wealthy farmer Jerónimo de Vinhais, finds himself torn between his father's expectations and his own desires. After studying abroad and making his peace with this challenging choice, he returns to Portugal with Maria da Graça, a fado singer who has captured his heart. Their defiance of tradition brings them to Lisbon, where their unconventional path unfolds against the backdrop of a Portugal in transition.
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IMDb Rating: 5.9
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TMDb Rating: 4.0
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Release Date: 1958-03-07
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Runtime: 94.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
5. Race
In 1960s Portugal, the Bernardo family finds their tightly knit existence unraveling as two brothers with vastly different personalities navigate their complex relationships. Dr. Manuel Bernardo, a wise and reserved family patriarch, clashes with his younger brother Zecas, a whimsical free spirit who defies conventional expectations. Their shared bond tests the limits of familial love and understanding. Caught between these diverging paths are two young women whose choices shape the romantic landscape of this intimate drama, set against the backdrop of a traditional Portuguese household undergoing subtle transformations.
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IMDb Rating: 5.6
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Release Date: 1961-04-17
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Runtime: 78.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
6. Two Causes
When Adriana, an orphan living with a wealthy family, becomes pregnant after an encounter with a mysterious man, she's forced out of her home by Mr. Bento. What neither party realizes is that this man is Bento's own son, Raul - a brilliant law student with secrets of his own.
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IMDb Rating: 6.5
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Release Date: 1952-11-25
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Runtime: 91.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
7. Twenty-Nine Brothers
When Ilídio returns to his village after two years of fighting in Angola, he finds that Mary, the girl he thought of as his bride, has changed. She now believes she has a religious calling, leaving Ilídio to navigate their evolving relationship in this 1965 Portuguese drama.
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Release Date: 1965-03-09
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Runtime: 94.0 minutes
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Original Language: pt
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Palavras Cruzadas
Immerse yourself into the fascinating universe of "Palavras Cruzadas," a singular Portuguese-based drama series comprised of just one season and episode. The enigmatic show from the 1980s offers a standout narrative that has endured the test of time. Behold the gripping drama and forceful storytelling that unfolds before you.
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Original Name: Palavras Cruzadas
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Languages: ["pt"]
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["PT"]
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Original Language: pt
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 1987-01-12
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Last Air Date: 1987-01-12
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 1
