Carandiru(2003)
Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?
Carandiru Synopsis
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo – Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian history.
Carandiru (2003) is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, released on April 11, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida and Aílton Graça. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 629 ratings.
- Director:
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers:
- Héctor Babenco, Fernando Bonassi, Dráuzio Varella
- Producers:
- Héctor Babenco, Óscar Kramer, Rui Pires
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Carvalho
- Composer:
- André Abujamra
- Production:
- Oscar Kramer, Petrobras, HB Filmes, Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Globo Filmes
- Budget:
- $4,100,000
- Revenue:
- $10,781,635
- Status:
- Released
Carandiru Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
as Doutor (Physician)
Milton Gonçalves
as Chico
Ivan de Almeida
as Nego Preto (Ebony)
Aílton Graça
as Majestade (Majesty)
Maria Luísa Mendonça
as Dalva
Aida Leiner
as Rosirene
Rodrigo Santoro
as Lady Di
Gero Camilo
as Sem Chance (No Way)
Lázaro Ramos
as Ezequiel
Caio Blat
as Deusdete
Wagner Moura
as Zico
Julia Ianina
as Francineide
Key crew
Directed by Héctor Babenco, written by Héctor Babenco, Fernando Bonassi and Dráuzio Varella, produced by Héctor Babenco, Óscar Kramer and Rui Pires.
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Carandiru Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 629 ratings.
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Carandiru – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carandiru online?
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Carandiru (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Carandiru?
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The main cast of Carandiru (2003) includes Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça and Maria Luísa Mendonça. The film was directed by Héctor Babenco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carandiru released?
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Carandiru was released on April 11, 2003 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Carandiru worth watching?
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Carandiru (2003) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 629 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.