The Hips of J.W. (1997) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Hips of J.W. (1997) — Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real
The Hips of J.W. (1997) Storyline
Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Max Monteiro, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and Jean 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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Hugues Quester as Jean de Dieu / Lucifer
- Pierre Clémenti as Paul
- Joana Azevedo as Catarina, Ariane
- Jean Watan as Henrique, João de Deus
- João César Monteiro as Max Monteiro / God / Henrique
- Manuela de Freitas as Prostitute
- Graziella Delerm as Marianne
- Luís Pavão as Critico de Teatro
- Alexandre Melo as Jornalista da tê-que-não-vê
- Myriam Szabo as Bailarina
- Pippo Tartaglia as Violonista Cego
- Mariya Makhanko as Uriel
- Inês Barros as Egyn
- Sofia Sousa as Amaimon
- Gracinda Nave as Outros Anjos e Arcanjos, Samael
Why Watch The Hips of J.W.?
The Vibe: The Hips of J.W. is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1997. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.4/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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