Of Gods and the Undead (1970)
In the 1930s, in the South of State of Bahia, Brazil, an adventurer with no name or history, who has already been shot seven times, gets involved in the battle for land and cacao plantations. His plan is to take the place of "Colonel" Santana, taking his wife and money. He starts a bloody conflict, in which many simple people and landowners die.
Director: Ruy Guerra
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 25, 1970
Cast
- Norma Bengell - Soledad
- Othon Bastos - The Man
- Ítala Nandi - Sereno
- Nelson Xavier - Valu
- Ruy Polanah - Urbano
- Jorge Chaia - Colonel Santana
- Freddy Kleemann - Man in White
- Mara Rúbia - Prostitute
- Milton Nascimento - Dim Dum
- Vera Bocayuva - Jura
Screenplay
- Flávio Império (Screenplay)
- Ruy Guerra (Screenplay)
- Paulo José (Screenplay)
Music: Milton Nascimento
Cinematography: Dib Lutfi
Editing: Ruy Guerra, Sergio Sanz
Production: Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz, CCFBR Produções, Daga Filmes, Grupo Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Ruy Guerra
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Of Gods and the Undead about?
- In the 1930s, in the South of State of Bahia, Brazil, an adventurer with no name or history, who has already been shot seven times, gets involved in the battle for land and cacao plantations. His plan is to take the place of "Colonel" Santana, taking his wife and money. He starts a bloody conflict, in which many simple people and landowners die.
- Who directed Of Gods and the Undead?
- Of Gods and the Undead was directed by Ruy Guerra.
- Who stars in Of Gods and the Undead?
- Of Gods and the Undead stars Norma Bengell, Othon Bastos, Ítala Nandi, Nelson Xavier, Ruy Polanah, Jorge Chaia.
- How long is Of Gods and the Undead?
- Of Gods and the Undead has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Of Gods and the Undead?
- Of Gods and the Undead is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Of Gods and the Undead produced?
- Of Gods and the Undead was produced in Brazil.