O Tronco
Synopsis
Vicente, a tax collector, is sent to a distant region to defy the dominion of Melo, a powerful landowner. When Melo's henchmen burn down the collector's office building, the government retaliates by deploying soldiers, overseen by Carvalho, a hard-headed judge. Carvalho orders the soldiers to invade Melo's land, which prompts the start of a full-blown war.
Top Cast
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Antônio Fagundes
Juiz Carvalho
Ângelo Antônio
Vicente Lemos
Rolando Boldrin
Pedro Melo
Letícia Sabatella
Anastácia
Chico Diaz
Catulino
Cida Moreira
Aninha
Andrade Jr.
Mauro Bordado
Augusto Pompeo
Baianinho
Breno Moroni
Franceliano
Carlos Careqa
Professor
Graça Veloso
Deodato
Guilherme Reis
Eugênio Jardim
Henrique Rovira
Artur
Mauri de Castro
Mendes de Assis
Mariane Vicentini
Lina
Paulo Vespúcio
Tozão
Wellington Dias
Carajá
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Batista de Andrade
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Élis, João Batista de Andrade
- Original Score
- Tavinho Moura
- Original Title
- O Tronco
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Raiz Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Batista de Andrade
Bernardo Élis, João Batista de Andrade
Tavinho Moura
Jacques Cheuiche
Renato Neiva Moreira
Fernando Andrade, Assunção Hernandes
Department Leadership Roster
João Batista de Andrade
Director
Tavinho Moura
Original Music Composer
João Batista de Andrade
Writer
Renato Neiva Moreira
Editor
Assunção Hernandes
Producer
Moacyr Gramacho
Costume Design
Jacques Cheuiche
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Tronco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Tronco about?
Vicente, a tax collector, is sent to a distant region to defy the dominion of Melo, a powerful landowner. When Melo's henchmen burn down the collector's office building, the government retaliates by deploying soldiers, overseen by Carvalho, a hard-headed judge. Carvalho orders the soldiers to invade Melo's land, which prompts the start of a full-blown war.
Who directed O Tronco?
O Tronco was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
Who stars in O Tronco?
The principal cast of O Tronco includes Antônio Fagundes, Ângelo Antônio, Rolando Boldrin, Letícia Sabatella, Chico Diaz.
When was O Tronco released and how long is it?
O Tronco was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for O Tronco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Tronco was composed by Tavinho Moura.
Is O Tronco based on a book or true story?
O Tronco is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernardo Élis".