Cesium-137 (1990)
The real story behind Goiânia's nightmare
In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
Director: Roberto Pires
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 10, 1990
Cast
- Nelson Xavier - Devair
- Joana Fomm - Maria Gabriela
- Stepan Nercessian - Edison
- Denise Milfont - Santana
- Paulo Betti - Vavá
- Marcélia Cartaxo - Mulher de Vavá
- Paulo Gorgulho - Carlinhos
- Thelma Reston - Eunice
- Mallu Moraes - Lurdes
- Venerando Ribeiro - Ivo
Screenplay
- Roberto Pires (Screenplay)
Music: Otavio Garcia
Cinematography: Walter Carvalho
Editing: Roberto Pires
Production: Iglu Filmes, Master Cinevideo
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
based on true story, radioactivity, contamination, radioactive object or substance
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cesium-137 about?
- In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
- Who directed Cesium-137?
- Cesium-137 was directed by Roberto Pires.
- Who stars in Cesium-137?
- Cesium-137 stars Nelson Xavier, Joana Fomm, Stepan Nercessian, Denise Milfont, Paulo Betti, Marcélia Cartaxo.
- How long is Cesium-137?
- Cesium-137 has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Cesium-137?
- Cesium-137 is a Drama film.
- Where was Cesium-137 produced?
- Cesium-137 was produced in Brazil.