The Assailant(2009)
Besouro
The Assailant Synopsis
Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
The Assailant (2009) is a drama, action, adventure and fantasy film directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff, released on October 30, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Ânderson Santos de Jesus and Flávio Rocha. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- João Daniel Tikhomiroff
- Writers:
- Bráulio Tavares, João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Patrícia Andrade
- Producers:
- Vicente Amorim, João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Michel Tikhomiroff
- Cinematographer:
- Enrique Chediak
- Composer:
- Rica Amabis
- Production:
- Globo Filmes, Mixer Films, TeleImage, Miravista, Rt2a Produções Cinematográficas
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Assailant (2009) Trailer
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The Assailant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aílton Carmo
as Besouro
Jéssica Barbosa
as Dinorá / Iansã
- Ânderson Santos de Jesus
Ânderson Santos de Jesus
as Quero-Quero
Flávio Rocha
as Coronel Venâncio
Irandhir Santos
as Noca de Antonia
- Servílio de Holanda
Servílio de Holanda
as Genival
Leno Sacramento
as Chico Canoa
Nilton Souza Junior
as Cobra Criada
- Macalé
Macalé
as Mestre Alípio
Sérgio Laurentino
as Exu
Cris Vianna
as Teresa
Geyisa Costa
as Zulmira
Key crew
Directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff, written by Bráulio Tavares, João Daniel Tikhomiroff and Patrícia Andrade, produced by Vicente Amorim, João Daniel Tikhomiroff and Michel Tikhomiroff.
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The Assailant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Assailant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assailant online?
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The Assailant (2009) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Assailant?
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The main cast of The Assailant (2009) includes Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Ânderson Santos de Jesus, Flávio Rocha and Irandhir Santos. The film was directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assailant released?
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The Assailant was released on October 30, 2009 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Assailant worth watching?
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The Assailant (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Assailant?
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