Faustão
Synopsis
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos. Henrique Pereira, son of Colonel Pereira, is wounded in an ambush. Faustão rescues him and demands the father to pay a ransom in exchange for the life of his son. The bandit makes it clear to Henrique that he is not a prisoner and that he is only obeying the law of the backlands. Lucena, a henchman working for the Araújos, finds Faustão and offers twice the amount being asked to the colonel in order to take Henrique as a prisoner, but the bandit refuses the offer. Colonel Henrique pays the ransom, but the son refuses to return home, even being aware of the feud between his family and the Araújos. The young man chooses to join the gang.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Original Score
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Original Title
- Faustão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Saga Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Coutinho
Eduardo Coutinho, William Shakespeare, Armando Costa
Eduardo Coutinho
José Medeiros
Raimundo Higino
Lívio Bruni, Marcos Farias, Leon Hirszman
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Eduardo Coutinho
Screenplay
Lívio Bruni
Producer
Luiz Carlos Ripper
Costume Design
Raimundo Higino
Editor
José Medeiros
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faustão
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What is Faustão about?
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos. Henrique Pereira, son of Colonel Pereira, is wounded in an ambush. Faustão rescues him and demands the father to pay a ransom in exchange for the life of his son. The bandit makes it clear to Henrique that he is not a prisoner and that he is only obeying the law of the backlands. Lucena, a henchman working for the Araújos, finds Faustão and offers twice the amount being asked to the colonel in order to take Henrique as a prisoner, but the bandit refuses the offer. Colonel Henrique pays the ransom, but the son refuses to return home, even being aware of the feud between his family and the Araújos. The young man chooses to join the gang.
Who directed Faustão?
Faustão was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
Who stars in Faustão?
The principal cast of Faustão includes Eliezer Gomes, Jorge Gomes, Anecy Rocha, Gracinda Freire, José Pimentel.
When was Faustão released and how long is it?
Faustão was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Faustão?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faustão was composed by Eduardo Coutinho.