O Cangaceiro

1997

2h 0m

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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.

Writers

Lima Barreto(original story by)
Carlos Coimbra(adaptation by)
Galileu Garcia(adaptation by)

Writers

Lima Barreto(original story by)
Carlos Coimbra(adaptation by)
Galileu Garcia(adaptation by)

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Release date

June 6, 1997 (United States)

Country of origin

Brazil

Language

Portuguese

Production company

Cinearte Produções Cinematográficas

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