Chico Rei
Synopsis
Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Lima Jr., Cecília Meireles, Mário Prata
- Original Score
- Wagner Tiso, Naná Vasconcelos
- Original Title
- Chico Rei
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lima Jr.
Walter Lima Jr., Cecília Meireles, Mário Prata
Wagner Tiso, Naná Vasconcelos
José Antônio Ventura, Mário Carneiro
Mário Carneiro, Walter Lima Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Mário Carneiro
Editor
Walter Lima Jr.
Editor
Walter Lima Jr.
Director
José Antônio Ventura
Director of Photography
Mário Carneiro
Director of Photography
Walter Lima Jr.
Writer
Cecília Meireles
Writer
Mário Prata
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chico Rei.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chico Rei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chico Rei about?
Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.
Who directed Chico Rei?
Chico Rei was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
Who stars in Chico Rei?
The principal cast of Chico Rei includes Antônio Pitanga, Severino d'Acelino, Cosme dos Santos, Carlos Kroeber, Cláudio Marzo.
When was Chico Rei released and how long is it?
Chico Rei was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Chico Rei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chico Rei was composed by Wagner Tiso, Naná Vasconcelos.