The Amulet of Ogum (1974)
An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Genre: Fantasy, Crime, Drama, Action
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: May 21, 1974
Cast
- Jofre Soares - Dr. Severiano
- Anecy Rocha - Eneida
- Ney Santanna - Gabriel
- Maria Ribeiro - Maria
- Emmanuel Cavalcanti - Dr. Barauna
- José Marinho - Quati
- Antonio Carnera - Zé índio
- Francisco Santos - Chico
- Erley José - Pai Erley
- Washington Fernandes - Pai Gogô
Screenplay
- Francisco Santos (Screenplay)
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Francisco Santos (Story)
Music: Jards Macalé
Editing: Severino Dadá
Production: Regina Filmes, Embrafilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
guitar player, criminal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Amulet of Ogum about?
- An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
- Who directed The Amulet of Ogum?
- The Amulet of Ogum was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
- Who stars in The Amulet of Ogum?
- The Amulet of Ogum stars Jofre Soares, Anecy Rocha, Ney Santanna, Maria Ribeiro, Emmanuel Cavalcanti, José Marinho.
- How long is The Amulet of Ogum?
- The Amulet of Ogum has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Amulet of Ogum?
- The Amulet of Ogum is a Fantasy, Crime, Drama, Action film.
- Where was The Amulet of Ogum produced?
- The Amulet of Ogum was produced in Brazil.