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Guerra de Canudos (1997)

1997-10-03 · 2h 50m · PT
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The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil

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.

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Paulo HalmWriterSérgio RezendeDirector, Writer
Budget
$6M

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Top billed cast

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Cláudia AbreuCláudia AbreuLuízaMarieta SeveroMarieta SeveroPenhaJosé WilkerJosé WilkerAntônio ConselheiroPaulo BettiPaulo BettiZé LucenaSelton MelloSelton MelloTenente Luís da GamaJosé de AbreuJosé de AbreuGeneral Arthur Oscar de Andrade GuimarãesRoberto BomtempoRoberto BomtempoPedro MartinsTuca AndradaTuca AndradaArimateiaTonico PereiraTonico PereiraCel. Antônio Moreira CésarDandara GuerraDandara GuerraTerezaJorge NevesJorge NevesToinhoDody SóDody SóPajeú

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Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityHistoryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWarDirector preference543888

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Frequently asked questions about Guerra de Canudos

What is Guerra de Canudos about?

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.

How long is Guerra de Canudos?

Guerra de Canudos has a runtime of 170 minutes.