Antonio das Mortes (1969)
Original title: O Dragão da Maldade contra o Santo Guerreiro
Antonio das Mortes is a 1969 Portuguese-language western movie directed by Glauber Rocha, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Maurício do Valle, Odete Lara and Othon Bastos.
A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.
Quick answers
What is Antonio das Mortes about?
A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.
When was Antonio das Mortes released?
Antonio das Mortes was released on 14 June 1969.
How long is Antonio das Mortes?
Antonio das Mortes runs 1h 40m.
Who made Antonio das Mortes?
Antonio das Mortes was directed by Glauber Rocha.
Cast
- Maurício do Valle as Antônio das Mortes
- Odete Lara as Laura
- Othon Bastos as Professor
- Jofre Soares as Colonel Horácio
- Lorival Pariz as Coirana
- Hugo Carvana as Delegado Mattos
- Rosa Maria Penna as Santa Bárbara
- Emmanuel Cavalcanti as Padre
- Conceição Senna as Waitress at the Alvorada Bar (uncredited)
- Mário Gusmão as Antão
- Sante Scaldaferri as Batista
- Vinícius Salvatori as Mata-Vaca