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Black God, White Devil

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1964 | 120 min | Adventure, Western, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for adventure fans. If you loved Deadwood: The Movie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Glauber Rocha

  • Geraldo del ReyManoel
  • Yoná MagalhãesRosa
  • Othon BastosCorisco
  • Sonia dos HumildesDadá
  • Maurício do ValleAntônio das Mortes
  • Lídio SilvaSebastião
  • João GamaPriest
  • Antônio PintoColonel