Viva Cangaceiro
Originally released in 1969. Viva Cangaceiro is a western film. directed by Giovanni Fago.
Starring Tomas Milian, Ugo Pagliai, and Howard Ross
Synopsis
Brazil, the 1920s. The sadistic colonel Minas massacres the hometown of a famous cangaceiro (a kind of revolutionary bandit). The only survivor is a young farmer called Espedito; he is nursed back to health by a hermit who thinks he has been sent by God and therefore baptizes him the Redeemer. Espedito/The Redeemer forms his own gang of cangaceiros but doesn’t really understand what he’s doing until he befriends the proverbial European intellectual, a Dutch Oil prospector, who introduces him to important people. Espedito is hired by the Dutchman and a corrupt local governor, but then the Dutchman changes sides …
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Producciones Cinematográficas D.I.A.
- Medusa Distribuzione
- Tritone Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Cangaceiro about?
Brazil, the 1920s. The sadistic colonel Minas massacres the hometown of a famous cangaceiro (a kind of revolutionary bandit). The only survivor is a young farmer called Espedito; he is nursed back ...
Who directed Viva Cangaceiro?
Viva Cangaceiro was directed by Giovanni Fago.
How long is Viva Cangaceiro?
Viva Cangaceiro has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Viva Cangaceiro released?
Viva Cangaceiro was released on December 23, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Viva Cangaceiro?
The main cast of Viva Cangaceiro includes Tomas Milian, Ugo Pagliai, Howard Ross, Eduardo Fajardo, Leo Anchóriz.