Cobra Verde(1987)
Cobra Verde Synopsis
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
Cobra Verde (1987) is a adventure and drama film directed by Werner Herzog, released on December 3, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy and Salvatore Basile. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog, Bruce Chatwin
- Producers:
- Lucki Stipetić, Francis Annan, Salvatore Basile
- Cinematographer:
- Viktor Růžička
- Composer:
- Popol Vuh
- Production:
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF, Ghana Film Industry Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Cobra Verde (1987) Trailer
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Cobra Verde Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Kinski
as Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
King Ampaw
as Taparica
José Lewgoy
as Don Octavio Coutinho
Salvatore Basile
as Captain Fraternidade
Peter Berling
as Bernabé
- Guillermo Coronel
Guillermo Coronel
as Euclides
- Nana Agyefi Kwame II
Nana Agyefi Kwame II
as Bossa Ahadee
- Nana Fedu Abodo
Nana Fedu Abodo
as Yovogan
- Kofi Yerenkyi
Kofi Yerenkyi
as Bakoko
- Kwesi Fase
Kwesi Fase
as Kankpe
Benito Stefanelli
as Pedro Vicente
- Cego Oliveira
Cego Oliveira
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog and Bruce Chatwin, produced by Lucki Stipetić, Francis Annan and Salvatore Basile.
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Cobra Verde Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 168 ratings.
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Cobra Verde – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cobra Verde online?
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Cobra Verde (1987) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cobra Verde?
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The main cast of Cobra Verde (1987) includes Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy, Salvatore Basile and Peter Berling. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cobra Verde released?
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Cobra Verde was released on December 3, 1987 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Cobra Verde worth watching?
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Cobra Verde (1987) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 168 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cobra Verde?
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