Kuarup
Synopsis
This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.
Top Cast
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Taumaturgo Ferreira
Padre Nando
Fernanda Torres
Francisca
Cláudio Mamberti
Ramiro
Umberto Magnani
Fontoura
Ewerton de Castro
Lauro
Roberto Bonfim
Olavo
Cláudia Raia
Sônia
André Ceccato
Vilaverde
Rui Rezende
Hosana
Vinícius Salvatori
Falua
Dionísio Azevedo
Dom Anselmo
Claudia Ohana
Vanda
Maitê Proença
Maureen
Lucélia Santos
Lídia
Adilson Barros
Otávio
Mauro Mendonça
Ministro Gouveia
Stênio Garcia
Coronel Ibiratinga
Maurício Mattar
Levindo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruy Guerra
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudi Lagemann, Antonio Callado, Ruy Guerra
- Original Score
- Egberto Gismonti
- Original Title
- Kuarup
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruy Guerra
Rudi Lagemann, Antonio Callado, Ruy Guerra
Egberto Gismonti
Edgar Moura
Mair Tavares
Ruy Guerra, Mair Tavares, Roberto Fonseca, Paulo Carlos De Brito
Department Leadership Roster
Ruy Guerra
Director
Rudi Lagemann
Writer
Egberto Gismonti
Original Music Composer
Ruy Guerra
Producer
Ruy Guerra
Writer
Roberto Fonseca
Producer
Edgar Moura
Director of Photography
Mair Tavares
Editor
Paulo Carlos De Brito
Producer
Beatriz Carneiro
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kuarup
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What is Kuarup about?
This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.
Who directed Kuarup?
Kuarup was directed by Ruy Guerra.
Who stars in Kuarup?
The principal cast of Kuarup includes Taumaturgo Ferreira, Fernanda Torres, Cláudio Mamberti, Umberto Magnani, Ewerton de Castro.
When was Kuarup released and how long is it?
Kuarup was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Kuarup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kuarup was composed by Egberto Gismonti.
Is Kuarup based on a book or true story?
Kuarup is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antonio Callado".