Bloody Hands
Mãos Sangrentas
Synopsis
Maos Sangrentas translates to Bloody Hands in English, and that's just what this gruesome Brazilian melodrama delivers. The story begins when a gang of dangerous convicts escape from a penal colony. With the police in hot pursuit, the escapees cut a gory swath through the countryside. As his comrades are killed off one by one, the leader of the group descends into gibbering madness. In contrast to this, a subplot develops involving the least dangerous of the escapees, who murdered his wife in a peak of self-righteous rage and is now seriously in doubt about the wisdom of his deed. Principal scenes reworked in 1962 to make the film The Violent and the Damned (q.v.).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Hugo Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Juan Vignale, Carlos Hugo Christensen
- Original Score
- Alexandre Gnatalli, Abigail Moura
- Original Title
- Mãos Sangrentas
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Maristela Filmes, Artistas Associados Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Pedro Juan Vignale, Carlos Hugo Christensen, Sadi Cabral
Alexandre Gnatalli, Abigail Moura
Mario Pagés
José Cañizares
Carlos Hugo Christensen, Gregorio Walerstein, Roberto Acacio
Department Leadership Roster
José Cañizares
Editor
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Director
Mario Pagés
Director of Photography
Pedro Juan Vignale
Screenplay
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Screenplay
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Producer
Gregorio Walerstein
Producer
Roberto Acacio
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloody Hands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bloody Hands about?
Maos Sangrentas translates to Bloody Hands in English, and that's just what this gruesome Brazilian melodrama delivers. The story begins when a gang of dangerous convicts escape from a penal colony. With the police in hot pursuit, the escapees cut a gory swath through the countryside. As his comrades are killed off one by one, the leader of the group descends into gibbering madness. In contrast to this, a subplot develops involving the least dangerous of the escapees, who murdered his wife in a peak of self-righteous rage and is now seriously in doubt about the wisdom of his deed. Principal scenes reworked in 1962 to make the film The Violent and the Damned (q.v.).
Who directed Bloody Hands?
Bloody Hands was directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen.
Who stars in Bloody Hands?
The principal cast of Bloody Hands includes Arturo de Córdova, Sadi Cabral, Carlos Cotrim, Jackson de Souza, Manoel Pera.
When was Bloody Hands released and how long is it?
Bloody Hands was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Bloody Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bloody Hands was composed by Alexandre Gnatalli, Abigail Moura.