Amazon
“Adventure in a world where every man has his limits... and every dream its price.”
Synopsis
Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bush pilot introduces him to the idea of gold mining in the jungle, but a beautiful and educated local woman warns him about the possible consequences to the rain forest. Kari has mixed feelings about the project, until an accident puts him in the care of a local Indian tribe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Reitinger, Mika Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Naná Vasconcelos
- Original Title
- Amazon
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Finland, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika Kaurismäki
Richard Reitinger, Mika Kaurismäki
Naná Vasconcelos
Timo Salminen
Michael Chandler
Mika Kaurismäki, Pentti Kouri
Department Leadership Roster
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Michael Chandler
Editor
Pentti Kouri
Producer
Richard Reitinger
Writer
Mika Kaurismäki
Writer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Tony De Castro
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon
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What is Amazon about?
Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bush pilot introduces him to the idea of gold mining in the jungle, but a beautiful and educated local woman warns him about the possible consequences to the rain forest. Kari has mixed feelings about the project, until an accident puts him in the care of a local Indian tribe.
Who directed Amazon?
Amazon was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Amazon?
The principal cast of Amazon includes Kari Väänänen, Robert Davi, Rae Dawn Chong, Minna Sovio, Aili Sovio.
When was Amazon released and how long is it?
Amazon was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Amazon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amazon was composed by Naná Vasconcelos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amazon?
Amazon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).