Guerra de Canudos
"The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil"
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.
Release Date
October 3, 1997
Status
Released
Original Title
Guerra de Canudos
Runtime
2h 50min
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
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Language
Portuguese
Production Companies
Columbia TriStar Filmes do BrasilColumbia Pictures do BrasilMorena Filmes