Resistance (2019)

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Brazil, 1961. In the underground of the Piratini Palace, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Leonel Brizola, awaits a bombing by the Brazilian armed forces. The country is on the verge of a civil war, following the resignation of president Jânio Quadros and the movement to keep vice-president João Goulart from taking office. Using the radio transmitter from his improvised bunker, Brizola sets up the Legality movement, to ensure Goulart's right to the presidential chair. Caught in the crossfire, two brothers who are in love with the same woman unite to fight alongside Brizola.

Director: Zeca Brito
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 122 min
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Cinematography: Bruno Polidoro
Production: Prana Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Español, English, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Zeca Brito
More Films in Genre: History, Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resistance about?
Brazil, 1961. In the underground of the Piratini Palace, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Leonel Brizola, awaits a bombing by the Brazilian armed forces. The country is on the verge of a civil war, following the resignation of president Jânio Quadros and the movement to keep vice-president João Goulart from taking office. Using the radio transmitter from his improvised bunker, Brizola sets up the Legality movement, to ensure Goulart's right to the presidential chair. Caught in the crossfire, two brothers who are in love with the same woman unite to fight alongside Brizola.
Who directed Resistance?
Resistance was directed by Zeca Brito.
Who stars in Resistance?
Resistance stars Cleo, Leonardo Machado, Fernando Alves Pinto, José Henrique Ligabue, Letícia Sabatella, Sapiran Brito.
How long is Resistance?
Resistance has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is Resistance?
Resistance is a History, Drama, Romance film.
Where was Resistance produced?
Resistance was produced in Brazil.