Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço (1937)
Scenes from the daily life of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva—the cangaceiro leader Lampião—and his group, captured by cinematographer Benjamin Abrahão. Their survival strategies in the sertão landscape, their gestures, habits, clothing, and diet are illustrated. Proud of their status, the group's main members are shown displaying their weapons and combat skills in the caatinga. Maria Bonita and Lampião appear in moments of tension and relaxation, highlighting the harmony of the band and, above all, the rigors of life as a cangaceiro. (Cinemateca Brasileira)
Director: Benjamin Abrahão Botto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1937
Cast
- Lampião - Self
- Maria Bonita - Self
- Durvinha - Self
- Moreno - Self
Editing: Al Ghiu
Production: Aba Film
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
outlaw
More Films by Director: Benjamin Abrahão Botto
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço about?
- Scenes from the daily life of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva—the cangaceiro leader Lampião—and his group, captured by cinematographer Benjamin Abrahão. Their survival strategies in the sertão landscape, their gestures, habits, clothing, and diet are illustrated. Proud of their status, the group's main members are shown displaying their weapons and combat skills in the caatinga. Maria Bonita and Lampião appear in moments of tension and relaxation, highlighting the harmony of the band and, above all, the rigors of life as a cangaceiro. (Cinemateca Brasileira)
- Who directed Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço?
- Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço was directed by Benjamin Abrahão Botto.
- Who stars in Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço?
- Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço stars Lampião, Maria Bonita, Durvinha, Moreno.
- How long is Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço?
- Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço?
- Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço produced?
- Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço was produced in Brazil.