The Day That Lasted 21 Years(2012)
O Dia Que Durou 21 Anos
The Day That Lasted 21 Years Synopsis
Stunning espionage documentary on the US conspiracy that led to the 1964 Brazilian coup d'état. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson original White House tapes, and CIA Top Secret documents reveal how the US government planned to overthrow Brazilian elected president João Goulart.
The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012) is a documentary film directed by Camilo Tavares, released on September 30, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars João Goulart, Leonel Brizola, John F. Kennedy and Carlos Fico. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Camilo Tavares
- Writers:
- Camilo Tavares
- Producers:
- Karla Ladeia Ladeia
- Cinematographer:
- Marcio Menezes
- Production:
- Pequi Filmes
- Status:
- Released
The Day That Lasted 21 Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
João Goulart
as Self (archive footage)
Leonel Brizola
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
- Carlos Fico
Carlos Fico
as Self
- Robert Bentley
Robert Bentley
as Self
- James Green
James Green
as Self
- Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh
as Self
- Plinio de Arruda Sampaio
Plinio de Arruda Sampaio
as Self
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
- Denise Assis
Denise Assis
as Self
- Jarbas Passarinho
Jarbas Passarinho
as Self
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Camilo Tavares, written by Camilo Tavares, produced by Karla Ladeia Ladeia.
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The Day That Lasted 21 Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Day That Lasted 21 Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day That Lasted 21 Years online?
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The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Day That Lasted 21 Years?
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The main cast of The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012) includes João Goulart, Leonel Brizola, John F. Kennedy, Carlos Fico and Robert Bentley. The film was directed by Camilo Tavares. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day That Lasted 21 Years released?
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The Day That Lasted 21 Years was released on September 30, 2012 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Day That Lasted 21 Years worth watching?
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The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.