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The Lion Has Seven Heads

August 3, 1971 1h 43m 5.9/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1971. The Lion Has Seven Heads is a drama film. directed by Glauber Rocha.

Starring Rada Rassimov, Jean-Pierre Léaud, and Giulio Brogi

Synopsis

A white-robed preacher wanders and sermonizes across African lands; European communists and CIA spies conspire out of mutual self-interest to engineer the appointment of an African bourgeois to a puppet government presidency; and a revolutionary group marches in exile.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 3, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (28 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Claude Antoine Films
  • Polifilm
  • Mapa Filmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lion Has Seven Heads about?

A white-robed preacher wanders and sermonizes across African lands; European communists and CIA spies conspire out of mutual self-interest to engineer the appointment of an African bourgeois to a p...

Who directed The Lion Has Seven Heads?

The Lion Has Seven Heads was directed by Glauber Rocha.

How long is The Lion Has Seven Heads?

The Lion Has Seven Heads has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Lion Has Seven Heads released?

The Lion Has Seven Heads was released on August 3, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Lion Has Seven Heads?

The main cast of The Lion Has Seven Heads includes Rada Rassimov, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Giulio Brogi, Hugo Carvana, Gabriele Tinti.