The Battle of Canudos

Release Date: 1997-10-03

Runtime: 170

Languages: Português

Rating: 6.7

Votes: 34

Genres: War | History | Drama

Director: Sérgio Rezende

Description: 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, a...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil

Columbia Pictures do Brasil