Antonio das Mortes
O Dragão da Maldade contra o Santo Guerreiro
“God created the land, Satan built the fences”
Synopsis
A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.
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Trailer Originale ANTONIO DAS MORTES di Glauber Rocha
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-25
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Maurício do Valle
Antônio das Mortes
Odete Lara
Laura
Othon Bastos
Professor
Jofre Soares
Colonel Horácio
Lorival Pariz
Coirana
Hugo Carvana
Delegado Mattos
Rosa Maria Penna
Santa Bárbara
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Padre
Conceição Senna
Waitress at the Alvorada Bar (uncredited)
Mário Gusmão
Antão
Sante Scaldaferri
Batista
Vinícius Salvatori
Mata-Vaca
Paulo Lima
Mata-Vaca's Deputy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glauber Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Glauber Rocha
- Original Score
- Marlos Nobre
- Original Title
- O Dragão da Maldade contra o Santo Guerreiro
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mapa Filmes, Claude Antoine Films, Munich Tele-Pool
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glauber Rocha
Glauber Rocha
Marlos Nobre
Affonso Beato
Eduardo Escorel
Glauber Rocha, Claude Antoine, Zelito Viana
Department Leadership Roster
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
Marlos Nobre
Original Music Composer
Glauber Rocha
Production Design
Glauber Rocha
Director
Glauber Rocha
Screenplay
Glauber Rocha
Producer
Eduardo Escorel
Editor
Claude Antoine
Producer
Hélio Eichbauer
Costume Design
Paulo Lima
Costume Design
Glauber Rocha
Costume Design
Paulo Gil Soares
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antonio das Mortes
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What is Antonio das Mortes about?
A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.
Who directed Antonio das Mortes?
Antonio das Mortes was directed by Glauber Rocha.
Who stars in Antonio das Mortes?
The principal cast of Antonio das Mortes includes Maurício do Valle, Odete Lara, Othon Bastos, Jofre Soares, Lorival Pariz.
When was Antonio das Mortes released and how long is it?
Antonio das Mortes was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Antonio das Mortes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antonio das Mortes was composed by Marlos Nobre.