Summary The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda (Alexandre Borges) in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato (Thiago Justino), chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil. View more details
Directed : João Jardim
Written : George Moura João Jardim Teresa Frota
Stars : Tony Ramos Thiago Justino Drica Moraes Clarisse Abujamra
Genres : Thriller Drama History Biography
Release date : Apr 30, 2014
Countries of origin : Brazil Portugal
Official sites : Official site
Language : Portuguese
Filming locations : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Production companies : Globo Filmes Copacabana Filmes e Produções Midas Filmes
Summary The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda (Alexandre Borges) in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato (Thiago Justino), chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil. View more details
Genres : Thriller Drama History Biography
Release date : Apr 30, 2014
Countries of origin : Brazil Portugal
Official sites : Official site
Language : Portuguese
Filming locations : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Production companies : Globo Filmes Copacabana Filmes e Produções Midas Filmes
