Black God, White Devil (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1964, Black God, White Devil is a drama, crime, adventure and history film directed by Glauber Rocha, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.
Who’s in it. Black God, White Devil stars Geraldo del Rey as Manoel, Yoná Magalhães as Rosa, Othon Bastos as Corisco and Sonia dos Humildes as Dadá, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Black God, White Devil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black God, White Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black God, White Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black God, White Devil (1964)?
- In US, Black God, White Devil is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black God, White Devil worth watching?
- Black God, White Devil holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black God, White Devil?
- Black God, White Devil stars Geraldo del Rey, Yoná Magalhães, Othon Bastos, Sonia dos Humildes and Maurício do Valle.