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The Battle of Canudos

"The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil"

1997 170 min 6.7

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1997-10-03
Budget: $6,000,000
Production: Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Morena Filmes