The Burning Season(1994)
The Burning Season Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder
The Burning Season (1994) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on September 17, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Carmen Argenziano, Sonia Braga and Kamala Lopez. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- William Mastrosimone, Michael Tolkin, Andrew Revkin
- Producers:
- Thomas M. Hammel, Grazka Taylor, John Frankenheimer
- Cinematographer:
- John R. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Gary Chang
- Production:
- HBO Films, HBO
- Status:
- Released
The Burning Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raúl Juliá
as Chico Mendes
Carmen Argenziano
as Alfredo Sezero
Sonia Braga
as Regina de Carvalho
Kamala Lopez
as Ilzamar
Luis Guzmán
as Estate Boss
Nigel Havers
as Steven Kaye
Tomas Milian
as Darli Alves
Esai Morales
as Jair
Edward James Olmos
as Wilson Pinheiro
Tony Plana
as Galvao
Marco Rodríguez
as Tavora
Carlos Carrasco
as Helio
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by William Mastrosimone, Michael Tolkin and Andrew Revkin, produced by Thomas M. Hammel, Grazka Taylor and John Frankenheimer.
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The Burning Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Burning Season – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning Season online?
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Who stars in The Burning Season?
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The main cast of The Burning Season (1994) includes Raúl Juliá, Carmen Argenziano, Sonia Braga, Kamala Lopez and Luis Guzmán. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burning Season released?
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The Burning Season was released on September 17, 1994 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Burning Season worth watching?
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The Burning Season (1994) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.