O Cangaceiro

Sep 3 1954 Approved 1h 45m
Action, Drama, History

In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.

Plot

Brazilian movie inspired by American westerns (but losing none of its cultural integrity) about Cangaceiro (bandit) Teodoro who falls in love with a small town school teacher who his gang has kidnapped.

Written by

Lima Barreto, Rachel de Queiroz

Directed by

Lima Barreto

Cast

Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado, Milton Ribeiro

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz

Languages

Português

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
738
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA