Assault on the Pay Train(1962)
O Assalto ao Trem Pagador
The film people have been waiting for: the violent story of the most audacious assault ever done in Brazil
Assault on the Pay Train Synopsis
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune.
Assault on the Pay Train (1962) is a crime and drama film directed by Roberto Farias, released on September 2, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Eliezer Gomes, Reginaldo Faria, Jorge Dória and Átila Iório. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Farias
- Writers:
- Alinor Azevedo, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Roberto Farias
- Producers:
- Roberto Farias, Herbert Richers
- Cinematographer:
- Amleto Daissé
- Composer:
- Remo Usai
- Production:
- Herbert Richers
- Status:
- Released
Assault on the Pay Train Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eliezer Gomes
as Tião Medonho
Reginaldo Faria
as Grilo Peru
Jorge Dória
as Delegado
Átila Iório
as Tonho
Grande Otelo
as Cachaça
Ruth de Souza
as Judith
Luiza Maranhão
as Zulmira
Helena Ignez
as Marta
Dirce Migliaccio
as Edgar's Wife
Miguel Rosenberg
as Edgar
Clementino Kelé
as Lino
Oswaldo Louzada
as Miguel's tenant
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Farias, written by Alinor Azevedo, Luiz Carlos Barreto and Roberto Farias, produced by Roberto Farias and Herbert Richers.
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Assault on the Pay Train Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 31 ratings.
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Assault on the Pay Train – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Assault on the Pay Train?
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The main cast of Assault on the Pay Train (1962) includes Eliezer Gomes, Reginaldo Faria, Jorge Dória, Átila Iório and Grande Otelo. The film was directed by Roberto Farias. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Assault on the Pay Train released?
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Assault on the Pay Train was released on September 2, 1962 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Assault on the Pay Train worth watching?
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Assault on the Pay Train (1962) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.