The Burning Season

1994

2h 3m

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6.3/10
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Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder

Writers

Michael Tolkin(writer by)
Ron Hutchinson(writer by)
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Raúl Juliá
Chico Mendes
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Carmen Argenziano
Alfredo Sezero
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Sônia Braga
Regina de Carvalho
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Luis Guzmán
Estate Boss
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Nigel Havers
Steven Kaye
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Tomas Milian
Darli Alves
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Edward James Olmos
Wilson Pinheiro
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Jeffrey Licon
Young Chico Mendes
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Tony Perez
Francisco Mendes
Briana Romero
Elenia Mendes
Jorge Viteri
Father Ceppi

Writers

Michael Tolkin(writer by)
Ron Hutchinson(writer by)

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Release date

September 17, 1994 (United States)

Country of origin

Mexico

Language

English

Production companies

HBO Films
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