Queimada

"The man who sells war."

Oct 21 1970 R 2h 12m
Action, Drama

The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.

Plot

The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent back to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.

Written by

Franco Solinas, Giorgio Arlorio, Gillo Pontecorvo

Directed by

Gillo Pontecorvo

Production Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

PEA, Les Productions Artistes Associés, United Artists, Europee Associate SAS

Languages

Italiano, Português, English

Awards

5 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
6,084
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA