Assault on the Pay Train
O Assalto ao Trem Pagador
“The film people have been waiting for: the violent story of the most audacious assault ever done in Brazil”
Synopsis
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune.
Top Cast
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Eliezer Gomes
Tião Medonho
Reginaldo Faria
Grilo Peru
Jorge Dória
Delegado
Átila Iório
Tonho
Grande Otelo
Cachaça
Ruth de Souza
Judith
Luiza Maranhão
Zulmira
Helena Ignez
Marta
Dirce Migliaccio
Edgar's Wife
Miguel Rosenberg
Edgar
Clementino Kelé
Lino
Oswaldo Louzada
Miguel's tenant
Miguel Angelo
Miguel
Chica Xavier
Lino's wife
Antônio Pereira
Mozael Silveira
Reporter
Wilson Grey
Suspect
Álvaro Aguiar
Chief of Police
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Farias
- Screenplay & Story
- Alinor Azevedo, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Roberto Farias
- Original Score
- Remo Usai
- Original Title
- O Assalto ao Trem Pagador
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Richers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Farias
Alinor Azevedo, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Roberto Farias
Remo Usai
Amleto Daissé
Rafael Justo Valverde
Riva Farias, Roberto Farias, Herbert Richers
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Farias
Director
Remo Usai
Original Music Composer
Amleto Daissé
Director of Photography
Rafael Justo Valverde
Editor
Roberto Farias
Producer
Herbert Richers
Producer
Roberto Farias
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assault on the Pay Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Assault on the Pay Train about?
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune.
Who directed Assault on the Pay Train?
Assault on the Pay Train was directed by Roberto Farias.
Who stars in Assault on the Pay Train?
The principal cast of Assault on the Pay Train includes Eliezer Gomes, Reginaldo Faria, Jorge Dória, Átila Iório, Grande Otelo.
When was Assault on the Pay Train released and how long is it?
Assault on the Pay Train was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Assault on the Pay Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assault on the Pay Train was composed by Remo Usai.