The Violent and the Damned(1962)
Run convict. Run from the sun. ... the cry is escape now or die!
The Violent and the Damned Synopsis
When chain gang prisoners attack their guards, some of the hardened criminals escape Brazil's infamous Anchieta Prison amidst all the pick-ax carnage. The government dispatches a machine-gun squad to round up the fugitives.
The Violent and the Damned (1962) is a drama film directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, released on January 1, 1962 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Arturo de Córdova, Carlos Cotrim, Sadi Cabral and Tônia Carrero. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Hugo Christensen
- Writers:
- Carlos Hugo Christensen, Pedro Juan Vignalle
- Producers:
- Roberto Acacio, Gregorio Walerstein
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Pagés
- Production:
- A.D.P. Pictures Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Violent and the Damned (1962) Trailer
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The Violent and the Damned Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arturo de Córdova
- Carlos Cotrim
Carlos Cotrim
Sadi Cabral
Tônia Carrero
- Allan Lima
Allan Lima
Wilton Franco
- Paulo Montel
Paulo Montel
Steve Conte
as Convict
- Fred Hoffman
Fred Hoffman
as Rourke
- George Mitchell André
George Mitchell André
as Dr. Ingel (uncredited)
Bruno VeSota
as Office Manager
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, written by Carlos Hugo Christensen and Pedro Juan Vignalle, produced by Roberto Acacio and Gregorio Walerstein.
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The Violent and the Damned Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in The Violent and the Damned?
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The main cast of The Violent and the Damned (1962) includes Arturo de Córdova, Carlos Cotrim, Sadi Cabral, Tônia Carrero and Allan Lima. The film was directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Violent and the Damned released?
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The Violent and the Damned was released on January 1, 1962 and runs for 58m.
Is The Violent and the Damned worth watching?
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The Violent and the Damned (1962) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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