The Battle of Canudos

The Battle of Canudos (1997)

03/10/1997
War, History, Drama
2h 50m

The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil

Overview

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.

  • Sérgio RezendeDirector, Writer
  • Paulo HalmWriter
  • Original Title

    Guerra de Canudos

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Portuguese

  • Budget

    $6,000,000

Top Billed Cast

Cláudia Abreu

Cláudia Abreu

Luíza

Marieta Severo

Marieta Severo

Penha

Paulo Betti

Paulo Betti

Zé Lucena

José Wilker

José Wilker

Antônio Conselheiro

José de Abreu

José de Abreu

General Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães

Selton Mello

Selton Mello

Tenente Luís da Gama

Tonico Pereira

Tonico Pereira

Cel. Antônio Moreira César

Roberto Bomtempo

Roberto Bomtempo

Pedro Martins

Tuca Andrada

Tuca Andrada

Arimateia

Dandara Guerra

Dandara Guerra

Tereza

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