The Burning Season (1994)

6.3/10 • 123 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder

Cast

Raúl Juliá

Chico Mendes

Carmen Argenziano

Alfredo Sezero

Sonia Braga

Regina de Carvalho

Kamala Lopez

Ilzamar

Luis Guzmán

Estate Boss

Nigel Havers

Steven Kaye

Tomas Milian

Darli Alves

Esai Morales

Jair

Edward James Olmos

Wilson Pinheiro

Tony Plana

Galvao

Marco Rodríguez

Tavora

Carlos Carrasco

Helio

Jeffrey Licon

Young Chico Mendes

José Pérez

Moacir

Tony Perez

Francisco Mendes

Alberto Isaac

Jose

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