El Justicero
Synopsis
A shockingly irreverent follow-up to the rural austerity of Barren Lives, dos Santos’ Godardian social satire owes more than a nod to the self-conscious antics of the French New Wave. The pampered son of a general, El Justicero is a hipster playboy who fancies himself a James Bond/Jean Paul Sartre urban hero. “Archetypical” yet “full of contradictions,” he sees that justice is achieved for the disadvantaged while taking advantage of certain bourgeois perks. His exploits are closely followed and eventually directed by his biographer who decides a film is not only more lucrative than a book, but it gives him the luxury of reviewing previous scenes. Unlike Bond, El Jus eventually experiences an awakening which threatens to compromise the entertainment value and glamour of his life story. - Harvard Film Archive
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos, João Bethencourt
- Original Score
- Carlos Monteiro de Souza
- Original Title
- El Justicero
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Condor Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, João Bethencourt
Carlos Monteiro de Souza
Nello Melli, Raimundo Higino
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Raimundo Higino
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Director
Carlos Monteiro de Souza
Original Music Composer
Nello Melli
Editor
Raimundo Higino
Editor
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Producer
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Writer
Luiz Carlos Ripper
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Justicero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Justicero about?
A shockingly irreverent follow-up to the rural austerity of Barren Lives, dos Santos’ Godardian social satire owes more than a nod to the self-conscious antics of the French New Wave. The pampered son of a general, El Justicero is a hipster playboy who fancies himself a James Bond/Jean Paul Sartre urban hero. “Archetypical” yet “full of contradictions,” he sees that justice is achieved for the disadvantaged while taking advantage of certain bourgeois perks. His exploits are closely followed and eventually directed by his biographer who decides a film is not only more lucrative than a book, but it gives him the luxury of reviewing previous scenes. Unlike Bond, El Jus eventually experiences an awakening which threatens to compromise the entertainment value and glamour of his life story. - Harvard Film Archive
Who directed El Justicero?
El Justicero was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
Who stars in El Justicero?
The principal cast of El Justicero includes Arduíno Colassanti, Adriana Prieto, Márcia Rodrigues, Zózimo Bulbul, Emmanuel Cavalcanti.
When was El Justicero released and how long is it?
El Justicero was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for El Justicero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Justicero was composed by Carlos Monteiro de Souza.