Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol

Jul 10 1964 Not Rated 2h 0m
Adventure, Crime, Drama

Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.

Plot

Fictionalized account of the adventures of hired gunman Antonio das Mortes, set against the real life last days of rural banditism. The movie follows Antonio as he witnesses the descent of common rural worker Manuel into a life of crime, joining the gang of Antonio's sworn enemy, Corisco the Blond Devil (Othon Bastos), and the Pedra Bonita Massacre.

Written by

Walter Lima Jr., Glauber Rocha, Paulo Gil Soares

Directed by

Glauber Rocha

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Luiz Augusto Mendes Produções Cinematográficas, Copacabana Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
5,815
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA