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Cast
Cláudia Abreu
as Luíza
Marieta Severo
as Penha
Paulo Betti
as Zé Lucena
José Wilker
as Antônio Conselheiro
José de Abreu
as General Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães
Selton Mello
as Tenente Luís da Gama
Tonico Pereira
as Cel. Antônio Moreira César
Roberto Bomtempo
as Pedro Martins
Tuca Andrada
as Arimateia
Dandara Guerra
as Tereza
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime2h 50m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresWar, History, Drama
Votes37
DirectorSérgio Rezende
WritersPaulo Halm, Sérgio Rezende
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Battle of Canudos
About The Battle of Canudos
At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
Directed by Sérgio Rezende, The Battle of Canudos leans on a strong ensemble — Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, Paulo Betti — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1997.
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