Getulio (2014)

  • 14
  • 05/01/2014 (BR)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 40m

Overview

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.

João Jardim

Director

George Moura

Writer

Cast

Tony Ramos's headshot

Tony Ramos

Getúlio Vargas
Drica Moraes's headshot

Drica Moraes

Alzira Vargas
Alexandre Borges's headshot

Alexandre Borges

Carlos Lacerda
Adriano Garib's headshot

Adriano Garib

General Zenóbio da Costa
Fernando Luís's headshot

Fernando Luís

Benjamin Vargas
Leonardo Medeiros's headshot

Leonardo Medeiros

General Caiado de Castro
Marcelo Médici's headshot

Marcelo Médici

Lutero Vargas
Alexandre Nero's headshot

Alexandre Nero

Coronel Scaffa

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