Antonio das Mortes (1969)

6.8/10 100 min Western

Overview

A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.

Cast

Maurício do Valle

Antônio das Mortes

Odete Lara

Laura

Othon Bastos

Professor

Jofre Soares

Colonel Horácio

Lorival Pariz

Coirana

Hugo Carvana

Delegado Mattos

Emmanuel Cavalcanti

Padre

Conceição Senna

Waitress at the Alvorada Bar (uncredited)

Mário Gusmão

Antão

Vinícius Salvatori

Mata-Vaca

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