The Battle of Canudos (1997)
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
Director: Sérgio Rezende
Genre: War, History, Drama
Runtime: 170 min
Release Date: October 3, 1997
Cast
- Cláudia Abreu - Luíza
- Marieta Severo - Penha
- Paulo Betti - Zé Lucena
- José Wilker - Antônio Conselheiro
- José de Abreu - General Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães
- Selton Mello - Tenente Luís da Gama
- Tonico Pereira - Cel. Antônio Moreira César
- Roberto Bomtempo - Pedro Martins
- Tuca Andrada - Arimateia
- Dandara Guerra - Tereza
Screenplay
Music: Edu Lobo
Cinematography: Antonio Luiz Mendes
Editing: Isabelle Rathery
Production: Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Morena Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $6M
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of Canudos about?
- At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
- Who directed The Battle of Canudos?
- The Battle of Canudos was directed by Sérgio Rezende.
- Who stars in The Battle of Canudos?
- The Battle of Canudos stars Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, Paulo Betti, José Wilker, José de Abreu, Selton Mello.
- How long is The Battle of Canudos?
- The Battle of Canudos has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of Canudos?
- The Battle of Canudos is a War, History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Battle of Canudos?
- The Battle of Canudos had a budget of $6M.
- Where was The Battle of Canudos produced?
- The Battle of Canudos was produced in Brazil.