Burn!
Queimada
“The man who sells war.”
Synopsis
The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
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Larry Karaszewski on Burn
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-02-08
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Sir William Walker
Evaristo Márquez
José Dolores
Renato Salvatori
Teddy Sanchez
Dana Ghia
Francesca
Valeria Ferran Wanani
Guarina
Giampiero Albertini
Henry Thompson
Norman Hill
Shelton
Thomas Lyons
Gen. Alonso Prada
Carlo Palmucci
Jack
Enrico Cesaretti
Joseph Patrick Persaud
Álvaro Medrano
Soldier
Alejandro Obregon
Turam Quibo
Juanito
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Arlorio, Franco Solinas
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Queimada
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillo Pontecorvo
Giorgio Arlorio, Franco Solinas
Ennio Morricone
Marcello Gatti, Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Mario Morra
Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Gillo Pontecorvo
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Sergio Canevari
Production Design
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Giorgio Arlorio
Screenplay
Mario Morra
Editor
Franco Solinas
Screenplay
Marilù Carteny
Costume Design
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burn!
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What is Burn! about?
The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
Who directed Burn!?
Burn! was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Who stars in Burn!?
The principal cast of Burn! includes Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia, Valeria Ferran Wanani.
When was Burn! released and how long is it?
Burn! was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Burn!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burn! was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burn!?
Burn! holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).