Brazilian Western

Brazilian Western

Released on
Crime, Drama, Western, Romance
Runtime
108 mins
(185 votes)

An adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics. Focusing on the love story of outlaw João do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lúcia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.

Cast

  • Fabrício Boliveira
  • Isis Valverde
  • Felipe Abib
  • Antonio Calloni
  • César Troncoso
  • Marcos Paulo
  • Cinnara Leal
  • Léo Rosa

Director

  • René Sampaio

Producers

    Screenwriter

    • Marcos Bernstein
    • José de Carvalho
    • Victor Atherino

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