Kuarup (1989)

  • NR
  • 06/02/1989 (BR)
  • 1h 59m

Overview

This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.

Ruy Guerra

Director, Writer

Antonio Callado

Novel

Rudi Lagemann

Writer

Cast

Taumaturgo Ferreira's headshot

Taumaturgo Ferreira

Padre Nando
Fernanda Torres's headshot

Fernanda Torres

Francisca
Cláudio Mamberti's headshot

Cláudio Mamberti

Ramiro
Umberto Magnani's headshot

Umberto Magnani

Fontoura
Ewerton de Castro's headshot

Ewerton de Castro

Lauro
Roberto Bonfim's headshot

Roberto Bonfim

Olavo
Cláudia Raia's headshot

Cláudia Raia

Sônia
André Ceccato's headshot

André Ceccato

Vilaverde

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