The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
A Hora e Vez de Augusto Matraga
“You — who didn't understand — will find out soon enough”
Synopsis
Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is beaten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.
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Leonardo Villar
Augusto Matraga
Jofre Soares
Joãozinho Bem-Bem
Maria Ribeiro
Dionora
Maurício do Valle
Padre
Flávio Migliaccio
Quim Recadeiro
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
João Lomba
Solano Trindade
Pai das crianças
Áurea Campos
Quitéria
Ivan de Souza
Jurumim
Antonio Carnera
Major Consilva
José Marinho
Capiau que apanha
Jorge Karan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Santos, Guimarães Rosa
- Original Score
- Geraldo Vandré
- Original Title
- A Hora e Vez de Augusto Matraga
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- LC Barreto, Difilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Santos
Roberto Santos, Guimarães Rosa
Geraldo Vandré
Hélio Silva
Silvio Renoldi
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Maurício Nabuco
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Santos
Director
Roberto Santos
Writer
Hélio Silva
Director of Photography
Silvio Renoldi
Editor
Geraldo Vandré
Original Music Composer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
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What is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga about?
Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is beaten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.
Who directed The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was directed by Roberto Santos.
Who stars in The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
The principal cast of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga includes Leonardo Villar, Jofre Soares, Maria Ribeiro, Maurício do Valle, Flávio Migliaccio.
When was The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga released and how long is it?
The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was composed by Geraldo Vandré.