The Violent and the Damned
“Run convict. Run from the sun. ... the cry is escape now or die!”
Synopsis
When chain gang prisoners attack their guards, some of the hardened criminals escape Brazil's infamous Anchieta Prison amidst all the pick-ax carnage. The government dispatches a machine-gun squad to round up the fugitives.
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The Violent and the Damned (1962) | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Warren, Carlos Hugo Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Juan Vignalle, Carlos Hugo Christensen
- Original Score
- Alexandre Gnatalli, Ruy Alvez
- Original Title
- The Violent and the Damned
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- A.D.P. Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Warren, Carlos Hugo Christensen
Pedro Juan Vignalle, Carlos Hugo Christensen
Alexandre Gnatalli, Ruy Alvez
Mario Pagés
José Cañizares
Roberto Acacio, Gregorio Walerstein
Department Leadership Roster
José Cañizares
Editor
Jerry Warren
Director
Roberto Acacio
Producer
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Director
Gregorio Walerstein
Producer
Pedro Juan Vignalle
Writer
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Writer
Mario Pagés
Director of Photography
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What is The Violent and the Damned about?
When chain gang prisoners attack their guards, some of the hardened criminals escape Brazil's infamous Anchieta Prison amidst all the pick-ax carnage. The government dispatches a machine-gun squad to round up the fugitives.
Who directed The Violent and the Damned?
The Violent and the Damned was directed by Jerry Warren, Carlos Hugo Christensen.
Who stars in The Violent and the Damned?
The principal cast of The Violent and the Damned includes Arturo de Córdova, Carlos Cotrim, Sadi Cabral, Tônia Carrero, Allan Lima.
When was The Violent and the Damned released and how long is it?
The Violent and the Damned was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violent and the Damned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violent and the Damned was composed by Alexandre Gnatalli, Ruy Alvez.