The Battle of Canudos
Seen it?1997 | 170 min | War, History, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people. Leaves you with something to think about. Liked Operation Mincemeat or Glory? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 50 min.
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sérgio Rezende
- Cláudia AbreuLuíza
- Marieta SeveroPenha
- Paulo BettiZé Lucena
- José WilkerAntônio Conselheiro
- José de AbreuGeneral Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães
- Selton MelloTenente Luís da Gama
- Tonico PereiraCel. Antônio Moreira César
- Roberto BomtempoPedro Martins
- Tuca AndradaArimateia
- Dandara GuerraTereza