The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga (1965)
Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is bitten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.
Director: Roberto Santos
Genre: Action, Drama, Western
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: July 16, 1965
Cast
- Leonardo Villar - Augusto Matraga
- Jofre Soares - Joãozinho Bem-Bem
- Maria Ribeiro - Dionora
- Maurício do Valle - Padre
- Flávio Migliaccio - Quim Recadeiro
- Emmanuel Cavalcanti - João Lomba
- Solano Trindade - Pai das crianças
- Áurea Campos - Quitéria
- Ivan de Souza - Jurumim
- Antonio Carnera - Major Consilva
Screenplay
- Roberto Santos
- Guimarães Rosa (Original Story)
Music: Geraldo Vandré
Cinematography: Hélio Silva
Editing: Silvio Renoldi
Production: LC Barreto, Difilm
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Roberto Santos
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga about?
- Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is bitten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.
- Who directed The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
- The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was directed by Roberto Santos.
- Who stars in The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
- The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga stars Leonardo Villar, Jofre Soares, Maria Ribeiro, Maurício do Valle, Flávio Migliaccio, Emmanuel Cavalcanti.
- How long is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
- The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
- The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga is a Action, Drama, Western film.
- Where was The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga produced?
- The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was produced in Brazil.