The Battle of Canudos(1997)
Guerra de Canudos
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
The Battle of Canudos Synopsis
At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
The Battle of Canudos (1997) is a war, history and drama film directed by Sérgio Rezende, released on October 3, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, Paulo Betti and José Wilker. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Sérgio Rezende
- Writers:
- Paulo Halm, Sérgio Rezende
- Producers:
- José Wilker, Mariza Leão
- Cinematographer:
- Antonio Luiz Mendes
- Production:
- Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Morena Filmes
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of Canudos (1997) Trailer
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The Battle of Canudos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cláudia Abreu
as Luíza
Marieta Severo
as Penha
Paulo Betti
as Zé Lucena
José Wilker
as Antônio Conselheiro
José de Abreu
as General Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães
Selton Mello
as Tenente Luís da Gama
Tonico Pereira
as Cel. Antônio Moreira César
Roberto Bomtempo
as Pedro Martins
Tuca Andrada
as Arimateia
Dandara Guerra
as Tereza
- Jorge Neves
Jorge Neves
as Toinho
- Dody Só
Dody Só
as Pajeú
Key crew
Directed by Sérgio Rezende, written by Paulo Halm and Sérgio Rezende, produced by José Wilker and Mariza Leão.
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The Battle of Canudos Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Battle of Canudos – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of Canudos online?
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The Battle of Canudos (1997) is available to stream on Claro tv+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Battle of Canudos?
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The main cast of The Battle of Canudos (1997) includes Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, Paulo Betti, José Wilker and José de Abreu. The film was directed by Sérgio Rezende. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of Canudos released?
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The Battle of Canudos was released on October 3, 1997 and runs for 2h 50m.
Is The Battle of Canudos worth watching?
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The Battle of Canudos (1997) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Battle of Canudos?
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