Cesium-137
Césio 137 - O Pesadelo de Goiânia
“The real story behind Goiânia's nightmare”
Synopsis
In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
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Césio 137 - O Pesadelo de Goiânia: Trilha Sonora (Otávio Garcia)
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-12-23
Top Cast
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Nelson Xavier
Devair
Joana Fomm
Maria Gabriela
Stepan Nercessian
Edison
Denise Milfont
Santana
Paulo Betti
Vavá
Marcélia Cartaxo
Mulher de Vavá
Paulo Gorgulho
Carlinhos
Thelma Reston
Eunice
Mallu Moraes
Lurdes
Venerando Ribeiro
Ivo
Carmem Moretzsohn
Teresa
Ivan Marques
Eterno
Mauri de Castro
Jacó
Josiane Oliveira
Odete
Andrade Jr.
Luiz Linhares
Petrus Pires
Roi Pires
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Pires
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Pires
- Original Score
- Otavio Garcia
- Original Title
- Césio 137 - O Pesadelo de Goiânia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Iglu Filmes, Master Cinevideo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Pires
Roberto Pires
Otavio Garcia
Walter Carvalho
Roberto Pires
Laura Carneiro, Luiz Antônio de Carvalho
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Luiz Antônio de Carvalho
Producer
Roberto Pires
Editor
Roberto Pires
Director
Roberto Pires
Screenplay
Otavio Garcia
Original Music Composer
Marcela Ribeiro
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cesium-137.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cesium-137
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cesium-137 about?
In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
Who directed Cesium-137?
Cesium-137 was directed by Roberto Pires.
Who stars in Cesium-137?
The principal cast of Cesium-137 includes Nelson Xavier, Joana Fomm, Stepan Nercessian, Denise Milfont, Paulo Betti.
When was Cesium-137 released and how long is it?
Cesium-137 was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cesium-137?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cesium-137 was composed by Otavio Garcia.