Monday Morning Maybe

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The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife

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2022 | 108 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

José Pedro de Freitas, better known as Zé Arigó, was a simple man who lived with his wife Arlete in Congonhas, Minas Gerais. During the 1950s, a time when Spiritism was not as well known and respected in the country, Arigó became a symbol of hope through his surgeries and spiritual cures. Based on a true story, Arigó, with the help of the spirit of Dr. Fritz, performed numerous spiritual surgeries on people from Brazil and the world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 915 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gustavo Fernández

  • Danton MelloArigó
  • Juliana PaesArlete
  • Marcos CarusoPadre Anselmo
  • Cássio Gabus MendesCícero
  • Alexandre BorgesSen. Lucio Bittencourt
  • Marco RiccaJuiz Barros
  • James FaulknerDr. Fritz
  • Carlos MeceniOrlandinho / Zé Nilo
  • Ravel CabralCarcereiro
  • Aldo BuenoJorge