
Memória do Cangaço
Synopsis
The origins of "cangaço", armed brigands in the Northeast between 1935 and 1939, interviews with some survivors of the fighting, police and outlaws movement. Interspersed with testimonials, authentic sequences of films made in 1936 by Benjamin Abraham, an Arab peddler who managed to film the famous band of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, the "Lampião".
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- Director
- Paulo Gil Soares
- Original Title
- Memória do Cangaço
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Itamaraty
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Gil Soares
Affonso Beato
João Ramiro Mello
Edgardo Pallero, Thomaz Farkas
Department Leadership Roster
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
João Ramiro Mello
Editor
Paulo Gil Soares
Director
Thomaz Farkas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memória do Cangaço
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Memória do Cangaço about?
The origins of "cangaço", armed brigands in the Northeast between 1935 and 1939, interviews with some survivors of the fighting, police and outlaws movement. Interspersed with testimonials, authentic sequences of films made in 1936 by Benjamin Abraham, an Arab peddler who managed to film the famous band of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, the "Lampião".
Who directed Memória do Cangaço?
Memória do Cangaço was directed by Paulo Gil Soares.
Who stars in Memória do Cangaço?
The principal cast of Memória do Cangaço includes Paulo Gil Soares, Zé Rufino, Benício Alves dos Santos, Ângelo Roque da Costa, Dadá.
When was Memória do Cangaço released and how long is it?
Memória do Cangaço was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 32m.


















