Cobra Verde (1987)
Cobra Verde is a 1987 German-language adventure movie directed by Werner Herzog, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw and José Lewgoy.
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
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What is Cobra Verde about?
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
When was Cobra Verde released?
Cobra Verde was released on 3 December 1987.
How long is Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde runs 1h 51m.
Who made Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde was directed by Werner Herzog.
Where can I watch Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome and Kanopy.
Where to watch Cobra Verde
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Cineverse, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Klaus Kinski as Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
- King Ampaw as Taparica
- José Lewgoy as Don Octavio Coutinho
- Salvatore Basile as Captain Fraternidade
- Peter Berling as Bernabé
- Guillermo Coronel as Euclides
- Nana Agyefi Kwame II as Bossa Ahadee
- Nana Fedu Abodo as Yovogan
- Kofi Yerenkyi as Bakoko
- Kwesi Fase as Kankpe
- Benito Stefanelli as Pedro Vicente
- Cego Oliveira as Himself