The Guns
Originally released in 1964. The Guns is a western/drama film. directed by Ruy Guerra. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Átila Iório, Nelson Xavier, and Maria Gladys
Synopsis
A group of armed soldiers is sent to the Northeast of Brazil in an attempt to stop a famine-struck population from invading and stealing a food deposit in the dry backlands. While the alienation and insanity of people driven to hallucination by their latent hunger is conducted by the predictions of a religious figure, a truck driver observes the situation and remains torn between his friendship with the soldiers and his revolt against the lack of government action in fighting the misery that lingers over the region.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (30 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Inbracine Filmes
- Copacabana Filmes
- Daga Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guns about?
A group of armed soldiers is sent to the Northeast of Brazil in an attempt to stop a famine-struck population from invading and stealing a food deposit in the dry backlands. While the alienation an...
Who directed The Guns?
The Guns was directed by Ruy Guerra.
How long is The Guns?
The Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Guns released?
The Guns was released on June 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Guns?
The main cast of The Guns includes Átila Iório, Nelson Xavier, Maria Gladys, Leonidas Bayer, Ivan Cândido.