The Man Who Challenged the Devil
O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo
Synopsis
After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.
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Marcos Palmeira
Zé Araújo "Ojuara"
Lívia Falcão
Dualiba
Fernanda Paes Leme
Genifer
Flávia Alessandra
Mãe de Pantanha
Renato Consorte
Turco Salim
Lúcio Mauro
José Maria
Giselle Lima
Eleonor
Leandro Firmino
Zé Pretinho
Antônio Pitanga
Preto Velho
Antônio Pompêo
Chico Rabelê
Waldir Onofre
Pedro Bala
Helder Vasconcelos
Cão Miúdo
Sérgio Mamberti
Coronel Ruzivelto
Leon Góes
Corcunda
Otto
Zé Tabacão
Juliana Porteous
Sue
Igor Orlando
Zé Pretinho criança
Deborah Kalume
Neusa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moacyr Góes
- Screenplay & Story
- Moacyr Góes, Bráulio Tavares
- Original Score
- André Moraes
- Original Title
- O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Globo Filmes, LC Barreto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moacyr Góes
Moacyr Góes, Bráulio Tavares, Nei Leandro de Castro
André Moraes
Jacques Cheuiche
Leticia Giffoni
Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Rômulo Marinho Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Barreto
Producer
Paula Barreto
Producer
Moacyr Góes
Director
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Moacyr Góes
Screenplay
Bráulio Tavares
Screenplay
Leticia Giffoni
Editor
Jacques Cheuiche
Director of Photography
Bia Salgado
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Challenged the Devil
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What is The Man Who Challenged the Devil about?
After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.
Who directed The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil was directed by Moacyr Góes.
Who stars in The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The principal cast of The Man Who Challenged the Devil includes Marcos Palmeira, Lívia Falcão, Fernanda Paes Leme, Flávia Alessandra, Renato Consorte.
When was The Man Who Challenged the Devil released and how long is it?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Challenged the Devil was composed by André Moraes.
Is The Man Who Challenged the Devil based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nei Leandro de Castro".