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The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011)

★ 7.7/10 110 min Drama, Adventure, Western Brazil Portuguese
Original Story: Guimarães Rosa
Screenplay by: Vinicius Coimbra, Manuela Dias
Streaming: Not available

Description

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

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Top Cast

João Miguel
João Miguel Augusto Matraga
José Wilker
José Wilker Joãozinho Bem-Bem
Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio Major Consilva
Irandhir Santos
Irandhir Santos Quim
Ivan de Almeida
Ivan de Almeida Serapião
Teca Pereira
Teca Pereira Quitéria
José Dumont
José Dumont Padre Zequiel
Júlio Andrade
Júlio Andrade Flosino Capeta

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