Jango(1984)
How, when and why they deposed a president of the Republic.
Jango Synopsis
The story of João "Jango" Goulart, the Brazilian left-wing president deposed by the military.
Jango (1984) is a history and documentary film directed by Silvio Tendler, released on October 23, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars José Wilker, Juscelino Kubitschek, João Goulart and Leonel Brizola. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Silvio Tendler
- Writers:
- Mauricio Dias, Silvio Tendler
- Producers:
- Hélio Ferraz
- Composer:
- Milton Nascimento
- Production:
- Caliban Produções Cinematográficas, Rob Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Jango (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jango before you stream it.
Jango Cast & Crew
Main cast
José Wilker
as Narrator
Juscelino Kubitschek
as Self (archive footage)
João Goulart
as Self (archive footage)
Leonel Brizola
as Self
- Afonso Arinos
Afonso Arinos
as Self
- Antonio Carlos Muricy
Antonio Carlos Muricy
as Self
- Francisco Julião
Francisco Julião
as Self
- Raul Ryff
Raul Ryff
as Self
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Silvio Tendler, written by Mauricio Dias and Silvio Tendler, produced by Hélio Ferraz.
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Jango Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Jango – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jango online?
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Jango (1984) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jango?
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The main cast of Jango (1984) includes José Wilker, Juscelino Kubitschek, João Goulart, Leonel Brizola and Afonso Arinos. The film was directed by Silvio Tendler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jango released?
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Jango was released on October 23, 1984 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Jango worth watching?
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Jango (1984) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jango?
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Yes. The official Jango trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.