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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 48m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes29
DirectorGustavo Fernández
WritersJaqueline Vargas
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Surgeon of the Rusty Knife
About The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife
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.
Directed by Gustavo Fernández, The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife leans on a strong ensemble — Danton Mello, Juliana Paes, Marcos Caruso — 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 drama titles of 2022.
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