The Wages of Death
O Salário da Morte
Synopsis
In a city in the Brazilian northeastern backwoods, the political chief is assassinated by a professional gunman. From there, the city begins to live the climate of the event. The killer, concealed by important people, is hidden in the house of a humble family. Time passes and the gunslinger leaves his hiding place, being killed soon after. Also the family that hid the criminal is assassinated, as well as the judge who was conducting the investigation of the murder of the political chief.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Linduarte Noronha
- Screenplay & Story
- Antônio Barreto Neto, Jurandir Moura, Linduarte Noronha, José Bezerra Filho
- Original Title
- O Salário da Morte
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cactus Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linduarte Noronha
Antônio Barreto Neto, Jurandir Moura, Linduarte Noronha, José Bezerra Filho
João Ramiro Mello
Department Leadership Roster
Antônio Barreto Neto
Writer
Jurandir Moura
Writer
Linduarte Noronha
Writer
Linduarte Noronha
Director
João Ramiro Mello
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wages of Death
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What is The Wages of Death about?
In a city in the Brazilian northeastern backwoods, the political chief is assassinated by a professional gunman. From there, the city begins to live the climate of the event. The killer, concealed by important people, is hidden in the house of a humble family. Time passes and the gunslinger leaves his hiding place, being killed soon after. Also the family that hid the criminal is assassinated, as well as the judge who was conducting the investigation of the murder of the political chief.
Who directed The Wages of Death?
The Wages of Death was directed by Linduarte Noronha.
Who stars in The Wages of Death?
The principal cast of The Wages of Death includes Eliane Giardini, W.J. Solha, Margarida Cardoso, Balduíno Léllis.
When was The Wages of Death released and how long is it?
The Wages of Death was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Wages of Death based on a book or true story?
The Wages of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Bezerra Filho".