Os Doces Bárbaros movie poster

Os Doces Bárbaros

September 1, 1977 1h 40m 7.7/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Os Doces Bárbaros is a documentary/music film. directed by Jom Tob Azulay.

Starring Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, and Gilberto Gil

Synopsis

The film records the commemorative tour of the ten years of the career of the Bahia singers Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia and Gal Costa, who formed the group with the name of Doces Bárbaros (Sweet Barbarians), at the suggestion of Bethânia. Conceived to present the shows of the live album that would be released (Doces Bárbaros - Live), the documentary changed of tone when registering the arrest and judgment of Gilberto Gil and of a companion by possession of drugs. Gil was forced to go to a detox clinic, and only went out to participate in the programmed shows.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (7 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • A e B Produções Cinematográficas
  • G.G. Produções
  • Guilherme Araújo Produções Artísticas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Os Doces Bárbaros about?

The film records the commemorative tour of the ten years of the career of the Bahia singers Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia and Gal Costa, who formed the group with the name of Doces...

Who directed Os Doces Bárbaros?

Os Doces Bárbaros was directed by Jom Tob Azulay.

How long is Os Doces Bárbaros?

Os Doces Bárbaros has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Os Doces Bárbaros released?

Os Doces Bárbaros was released on September 1, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Os Doces Bárbaros?

The main cast of Os Doces Bárbaros includes Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Baby Consuelo.