
The Battle of Canudos
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Guerra de Canudos
- Genres: War, History, Drama
- Release Date: 1997-10-03
- Runtime: 170 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (34 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Morena Filmes
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1985
- Languages: Portuguese
Cast & Crew

Cláudia Abreu
as Luíza

Marieta Severo
as Penha

Paulo Betti
as Zé Lucena

José Wilker
as Antônio Conselheiro

José de Abreu
as General Arthur Oscar de Andrade Guimarães

Selton Mello
as Tenente Luís da Gama

Tonico Pereira
as Cel. Antônio Moreira César

Roberto Bomtempo
as Pedro Martins

Tuca Andrada
as Arimateia

Dandara Guerra
as Tereza
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Trailers & Clips
Guerra de Canudos - filme completo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle of Canudos?▼
The Battle of Canudos is a War, History, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1997-10-03.
Who are the main actors in The Battle of Canudos?▼
The main cast includes Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, Paulo Betti, José Wilker, José de Abreu, .
Where can I watch The Battle of Canudos online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Battle of Canudos is available.
Is The Battle of Canudos based on a true story?▼
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
What is the IMDb rating of The Battle of Canudos?▼
The Battle of Canudos has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 34 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Battle of Canudos?▼
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Battle of Canudos?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Morena Filmes. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Battle of Canudos filmed?▼
The Battle of Canudos was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Battle of Canudos?▼
The total runtime of The Battle of Canudos is 170 minutes.
Is The Battle of Canudos suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Battle of Canudos?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Battle of Canudos.
Does The Battle of Canudos have a post-credit scene?▼
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