The Battle of Canudos
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
1997 · 2h 50m · N/A Drama, History, War
Overview
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.
Director and 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
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