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Getulio
Overview
The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.
Director and cast
- João Jardim Director
- Tony Ramos as Getúlio Vargas
- Drica Moraes as Alzira Vargas
- Alexandre Borges as Carlos Lacerda
- Adriano Garib as General Zenóbio da Costa
- Leonardo Medeiros as General Caiado
- Fernando Luís as Benjamin Vargas
- Alexandre Nero as Coronel Scaffa
- José Raposo as Ministro Nero Moura
- Michel Bercovitch as Tancredo Neves
- Marcelo Médici Cast
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