
The Pioneers
Os Bandeirantes
Synopsis
In Brazil, a diamond prospector sets out in pursuit of a thief who has robbed him and left him for dead. Along the way, he meets one of his adversary's former mistresses and tries to extract some information from her.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marcel Camus
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Camus, Rubem Braga, Jacques Viot, Louis Sapin
- Original Score
- Henri Crolla, José Toledo
- Original Title
- Os Bandeirantes
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Atlântida Cinematográfica, Jean Manzon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Camus
Marcel Camus, Rubem Braga, Jacques Viot, Louis Sapin
Henri Crolla, José Toledo
Marcel Grignon
Andrée Feix
Jean Manzon
Department Leadership Roster
Andrée Feix
Editor
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Marcel Camus
Director
Jean Manzon
Producer
Marcel Camus
Writer
Jacques Viot
Writer
Louis Sapin
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pioneers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pioneers about?
In Brazil, a diamond prospector sets out in pursuit of a thief who has robbed him and left him for dead. Along the way, he meets one of his adversary's former mistresses and tries to extract some information from her.
Who directed The Pioneers?
The Pioneers was directed by Marcel Camus.
Who stars in The Pioneers?
The principal cast of The Pioneers includes Raymond Loyer, Elga Andersen, Léa Garcia, Lourdes de Oliveira, Almiro do Esperito Santo.
When was The Pioneers released and how long is it?
The Pioneers was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pioneers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pioneers was composed by Henri Crolla, José Toledo.
