João César Monteiro - Actor Profile

João César Monteiro

Directing
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
24Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 2, 1939
Birth Place: Figueira da Foz, Portogallo

About João César Monteiro

João César Monteiro was a Portuguese film director, actor, writer and film critic . He was born in Figueira da Foz on February 2, 1939 and died of cancer in Lisbon on February 3, 2003. Description above from the Wikipedia article João César Monteiro, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.  

João César Monteiro Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João César Monteiro reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of João César Monteiro's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of João César Monteiro's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Recollections of the Yellow House, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João César Monteiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João César Monteiro's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie João César Monteiro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Sounds of Codfish (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2013 Hovering Over the Water Stavroguine Hit Similar →
2003 Come and Go João Vuvu Hit Similar →
2000 Snow White Não Flop Similar →
1999 The Spousals of God João de Deus Hit Similar →
1997 The Hips of J.W. Max Monteiro / God / Henrique Flop Similar →
1996 A Walk with Johnny Guitar João de Deus Average Similar →
1996 God's Comedy João de Deus Hit Similar →
1995 Lettera Amorosa - Flop Similar →
1995 Bestiary, or the Parade of Orpheus João de Deus Flop Similar →
1993 Rosa Negra Gilberto Flop Similar →
1993 Paroles - Flop Similar →
1992 The Last Dive Man Outside Bathroom Hit Similar →
1990 End of Conservation João Raposão Flop Similar →
1989 Recollections of the Yellow House João de Deus Super Hit Similar →
1989 A True and Faithful Account Jogador de Póquer Hit Similar →
1988 Doc's Kingdom Cesar Flop Similar →
1982 Silvestre King of Portugal Hit Similar →
1982 A Estrangeira - Hit Similar →
1979 Doomed Love Degredado Hit Similar →
1978 Trails The Monk / The Boss of the Thieves Hit Similar →
1973 One Hundred Times Lost Unnamed Super Hit Similar →
1972 Fragments of an Alms-Film Himself (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 He Goes Long Barefoot That Waits For Dead Men's Shoes (voice) Flop Similar →

João César Monteiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João César Monteiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João César Monteiro is "Recollections of the Yellow House" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has João César Monteiro acted in?

João César Monteiro has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João César Monteiro?

Other notable films include "One Hundred Times Lost", "Hovering Over the Water", and "Come and Go".

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