Brazil / Jan 22, 1969 / 14 / Cinemateca
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
João Grilo is a backwoodsman who tries to get along at the expense of the powerful in the city, who pretend to be respectful of morals and good customs and hide their sins. But when a band of cangaceiros attacks the small town, everyone has to settle accounts with God and the Devil.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Zéluiz Pinho | Severino |
| Jorge Cherques | Bispo |
| Aguinaldo Batista | Major |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Compadecida |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português |
| Production countries | Brazil |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 1969 |
| Writer | George Jonas, Ariano Suassuna |
| Editing | Luiz Elias |
| Assistant directors | George Jonas |
| Production design | Lina Bo Bardi |
| Art direction | Lina Bo Bardi |
| Set decoration | Lina Bo Bardi |
| Music | Sérgio Ricardo |
| Sound | Sérgio Ricardo |
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| Costume design | Francisco Brennand |
| Makeup | Francisco Brennand |
| Hairstyling | Francisco Brennand |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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