O Cangaceiro
Synopsis
This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
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Paulo Gorgulho
Galdino
Alexandre Paternost
Teodoro
Luiza Tomé
Maria Bonita
Ingra Lyberato
Olívia
Otávio Augusto
Coronel Aniceto
Jece Valadão
Joca Leitão
Jofre Soares
Tico velho
Othon Bastos
Raimundo
Dominguinhos
Zé Domingos
Cláudio Mamberti
Padre
Jonas Mello
Diretor do presídio
Aldo Bueno
Zé Macaco
Prazeres Barbosa
Mulher da cabra
Tom do Cajueiro
Tico
Agnaldo Lopes
Carcará
Paulo Borges
Labareda
Lamartine Ferreira
Feitiço
Manfredo Bahia
Beato
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anibal Massaini Neto
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Carlos da Fontoura
- Original Score
- Vicente de Paula Salvia
- Original Title
- O Cangaceiro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cinearte Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anibal Massaini Neto
Antonio Carlos da Fontoura, Lima Barreto, Carlos Coimbra, Galileu Garcia, Anthony Foutz
Vicente de Paula Salvia
Cláudio Portioli
Luiz Elias
Anibal Massaini Neto
Department Leadership Roster
Anibal Massaini Neto
Director
Cláudio Portioli
Director of Photography
Luiz Elias
Editor
Antonio Carlos da Fontoura
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Cangaceiro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Cangaceiro about?
This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
Who directed O Cangaceiro?
O Cangaceiro was directed by Anibal Massaini Neto.
Who stars in O Cangaceiro?
The principal cast of O Cangaceiro includes Paulo Gorgulho, Alexandre Paternost, Luiza Tomé, Ingra Lyberato, Otávio Augusto.
When was O Cangaceiro released and how long is it?
O Cangaceiro was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for O Cangaceiro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Cangaceiro was composed by Vicente de Paula Salvia.