República dos Assassinos (1979)
In 1970, the Esquadrão da Morte (Death Squad)' crimes for the refinement of violence provoked a wave of reactions throughout the country. The photos of the victims, adorned by the skull, symbol of the group, caused an uncomfortable indignation. This is the story of Mateus Romeiro, the most famous of the policemen, who was part of the Homens de Aço (Steelmen) group, one of the factions in which the squadron was divided.
Director: Miguel Faria Jr.
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 11, 1979
Cast
- Tarcísio Meira - Mateus
- Sandra Bréa - Marlene
- Anselmo Vasconcelos - Eloína
- Sylvia Bandeira - Regina
- José Lewgoy - Gilberto
- Ítalo Rossi - Clemente
- Tonico Pereira - Carlinhos
- Milton Moraes - Gringo
- Vinícius Salvatori - Alcino
- Ivan de Almeida - Lacerda
Screenplay
Music: Francis Hime, Chico Buarque
Editing: Carlos Brajsblat
Production: Rima Filmes do Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Miguel Faria Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is República dos Assassinos about?
- In 1970, the Esquadrão da Morte (Death Squad)' crimes for the refinement of violence provoked a wave of reactions throughout the country. The photos of the victims, adorned by the skull, symbol of the group, caused an uncomfortable indignation. This is the story of Mateus Romeiro, the most famous of the policemen, who was part of the Homens de Aço (Steelmen) group, one of the factions in which the squadron was divided.
- Who directed República dos Assassinos?
- República dos Assassinos was directed by Miguel Faria Jr..
- Who stars in República dos Assassinos?
- República dos Assassinos stars Tarcísio Meira, Sandra Bréa, Anselmo Vasconcelos, Sylvia Bandeira, José Lewgoy, Ítalo Rossi.
- How long is República dos Assassinos?
- República dos Assassinos has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is República dos Assassinos?
- República dos Assassinos is a Crime film.
- Where was República dos Assassinos produced?
- República dos Assassinos was produced in Brazil.