The Force of Xango (1977)
Love and Betrayal. Hate and Revenge.
Tonho Tiê really likes living free, playing capoeira and drinking. During Carnival he meets beautiful Zulmira; they pledge love and projects for many children. But time passes and Tonho returns to being the womanizer he had always been. Zulmira, daughter of Iansã, cannot stand Tonho's brazenness, and asks her saint-mother to wash her honor with blood.
Director: Iberê Cavalcanti
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: May 25, 1977
Cast
- Geraldo Rosa - Tonho Tiê
- Grande Otelo - Beicinho
- Elke Maravilha - Iaba
- Zezé Motta - Estrela
- Dona Ivone Lara - Zulmira de Iansã
- Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva - Matilde de Obá
- Sônia Vieira - Rosinha de Oxum
- Antônio Pitanga - Young Tônho Tiê (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- Iberê Cavalcanti (Screenplay)
- Carybé (Story)
Cinematography: Renato Neumann
Editing: Renato Neumann, Leovegildo Cordeiro
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Iberê Cavalcanti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Force of Xango about?
- Tonho Tiê really likes living free, playing capoeira and drinking. During Carnival he meets beautiful Zulmira; they pledge love and projects for many children. But time passes and Tonho returns to being the womanizer he had always been. Zulmira, daughter of Iansã, cannot stand Tonho's brazenness, and asks her saint-mother to wash her honor with blood.
- Who directed The Force of Xango?
- The Force of Xango was directed by Iberê Cavalcanti.
- Who stars in The Force of Xango?
- The Force of Xango stars Geraldo Rosa, Grande Otelo, Elke Maravilha, Zezé Motta, Dona Ivone Lara, Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva.
- How long is The Force of Xango?
- The Force of Xango has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Force of Xango?
- The Force of Xango is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Force of Xango produced?
- The Force of Xango was produced in Brazil.