Summaries

In the poor Brazil's Northeast, rural laborers join in a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who does not pay absolute obeisance to him.

Details

Keywords
  • based on play
Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 31, 1965
Countries of origin Brazil
Language Portuguese
Production companies Anselmo Duarte Produções Cinematográficas

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
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