Chico Rei (1985)
Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.
Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 20, 1985
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Wagner Tiso, Naná Vasconcelos
Cinematography: José Antônio Ventura, Mário Carneiro
Editing: Mário Carneiro, Walter Lima Jr.
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chico Rei about?
- Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.
- Who directed Chico Rei?
- Chico Rei was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
- Who stars in Chico Rei?
- Chico Rei stars Antônio Pitanga, Severino d'Acelino, Cosme dos Santos, Carlos Kroeber, Cláudio Marzo, Marcus Vinícius.
- How long is Chico Rei?
- Chico Rei has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Chico Rei?
- Chico Rei is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Chico Rei produced?
- Chico Rei was produced in Brazil.