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Black God, White Devil
Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol
Directed by Glauber Rocha
1964•2h 0m•NR•★ 7.4
Adventure / Drama / Western
Synopsis
A poor cowhand flees into the arid Brazilian sertão after killing his oppressive boss, falling under the sway of a messianic religious fanatic and then a ruthless bandit gang pursued by a mercenary killer. Glauber Rocha's ferocious manifesto of Cinema Novo.
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DirectorGlauber Rocha
WriterGlauber RochaPaulo Gil SoaresWalter Lima Jr.
CinematographyWaldemar Lima
MusicSérgio Ricardo
Principal Cast
Geraldo del ReyManoel
Yoná MagalhãesRosa
Othon BastosCorisco
Maurício do ValleAntônio das Mortes
Lídio SilvaSebastião
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Sonia dos HumildesDadáJG
João GamaPriestAP
Antônio PintoColonelTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 0m (120 mins)
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DirectorGlauber Rocha
LanguagesPortuguese
CountryBR
StudioCopacabana Filmes • Luiz Carlos Barreto Produções Cinematográficas
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