Cobra Verde
Synopsis
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
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COBRA VERDE Trailer [1987] 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-08
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Klaus Kinski
Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
King Ampaw
Taparica
José Lewgoy
Don Octavio Coutinho
Salvatore Basile
Captain Fraternidade
Peter Berling
Bernabé
Guillermo Coronel
Euclides
Nana Agyefi Kwame II
Bossa Ahadee
Nana Fedu Abodo
Yovogan
Kofi Yerenkyi
Bakoko
Kwesi Fase
Kankpe
Benito Stefanelli
Pedro Vicente
Cego Oliveira
Himself
Carlos Mayolo
Governor of Bahia
Yolanda García
Dona Epiphania
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Popol Vuh
- Original Title
- Cobra Verde
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ewe, German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF, Ghana Film Industry Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog, Bruce Chatwin
Popol Vuh
Viktor Růžička
Maximiliane Mainka
Walter Saxer, Francis Annan, Salvatore Basile, Kofi Yerenkyi, Lucki Stipetić
Department Leadership Roster
Popol Vuh
Original Music Composer
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
Francis Annan
Producer
Werner Herzog
Director
Salvatore Basile
Producer
Kofi Yerenkyi
Producer
Lucki Stipetić
Producer
Maximiliane Mainka
Editor
Viktor Růžička
Director of Photography
Walter Saxer
Producer
Kofi Bryan
Producer
George Smith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobra Verde
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What is Cobra Verde about?
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
Who directed Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Cobra Verde?
The principal cast of Cobra Verde includes Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy, Salvatore Basile, Peter Berling.
When was Cobra Verde released and how long is it?
Cobra Verde was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Cobra Verde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cobra Verde was composed by Popol Vuh.
Is Cobra Verde based on a book or true story?
Cobra Verde is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Chatwin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).