O Cangaceiro(1997)
This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
Movie: O Cangaceiro
Top 10 Billed Cast
Galdino
Teodoro
Maria Bonita
Olívia
Coronel Aniceto
Joca Leitão
Tico velho
Raimundo
Zé Domingos
Padre
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This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
Release Date
1997-06-06
Average
7.2
Rating:
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