Brazil / Nov 11, 1979
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 1970, the Esquadrão da Morte (Death Squad)' crimes for the refinement of violence provoked a wave of reactions throughout the country. The photos of the victims, adorned by the skull, symbol of the group, caused an uncomfortable indignation. This is the story of Mateus Romeiro, the most famous of the policemen, who was part of the Homens de Aço (Steelmen) group, one of the factions in which the squadron was divided.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Milton Moraes | Gringo |
| Vinícius Salvatori | Alcino |
| Ivan de Almeida | Lacerda |
| Paulo Villaça | Erasmo |
| Flávio São Thiago | Jarbas |
| Rogério Fróes | Promotor |
| Wilson Grey | Felipão |
| C. A. Souza Barros | Governador |
| Luiz Antonio Magalhães | Rapaz Eloína |
| Pascoal Villaboim | Manoel |
| Elba Ramalho | Mendiga |
| Ligia Diniz | Amiga Marlene |
| Haylton Farias | Entrevistador |
| José Dumont | Silveirinha |
| Lia Soul | Mulher Silveirinha |
| Camilo Bevilacqua | Jornalista |
| Luiz Carlos Lacerda | Pastor |
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| Rubem José | Lider Policial |
| Gabriel Arcanjo | Policial |
| Andrea Coppola | Fotógrafo |
| Paulo César Peréio | Narrador |
Genres
Crime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | República dos Assassinos |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português |
| Production countries | Brazil |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Rima Filmes do Brasil |
| Release date | 11 novembre 1979 |
| Production | Ricardo Amaral |
| Writer | Leopoldo Serran, Miguel Faria Jr., Aguinaldo Silva |
| Editing | Carlos Brajsblat |
| Cinematography | João Carlos Horta |
| Assistant directors | Miguel Faria Jr. |
| Music | Francis Hime, Chico Buarque |
| Sound | Francis Hime, Chico Buarque |
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