

The Battle of Canudos
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
War
History
Drama
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1997-10-03
Runtime:
2h 50m
Director:
Sérgio Rezende
Writer:
Paulo Halm, Sérgio Rezende
Top 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

Jorge Neves
Toinho

Dody Só
Pajeú
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