The Amulet of Ogum
O Amuleto de Ogum
Synopsis
An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
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Jofre Soares
Dr. Severiano
Anecy Rocha
Eneida
Ney Santanna
Gabriel
Maria Ribeiro
Maria
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Dr. Barauna
José Marinho
Quati
Antonio Carnera
Zé índio
Francisco Santos
Chico
Erley José
Pai Erley
Washington Fernandes
Pai Gogô
Jards Macalé
Cego Firmino
Luiz Carlos Lacerda
Madame Moustache
Jackson do Pandeiro
Firmino (Voice)
Vargas Junior
Jornalista
Waldir Onofre
Marginal
Antonio Carlos Pereira
Marginal
Flávio São Thiago
Marginal
Amando Santana
Filho mais velho
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Santos
- Original Score
- Jards Macalé
- Original Title
- O Amuleto de Ogum
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Regina Filmes, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Francisco Santos, Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Jards Macalé
Severino Dadá
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Director
Luiz Carlos Lacerda
Production Design
Severino Dadá
Editor
Jards Macalé
Original Music Composer
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Producer
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Writer
Francisco Santos
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amulet of Ogum
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What is The Amulet of Ogum about?
An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
Who directed The Amulet of Ogum?
The Amulet of Ogum was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
Who stars in The Amulet of Ogum?
The principal cast of The Amulet of Ogum includes Jofre Soares, Anecy Rocha, Ney Santanna, Maria Ribeiro, Emmanuel Cavalcanti.
When was The Amulet of Ogum released and how long is it?
The Amulet of Ogum was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amulet of Ogum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amulet of Ogum was composed by Jards Macalé.