Black God, White Devil
Mar 13 1964
•2h 0m
•Adventure, Western, Drama
Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.
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Geraldo del Rey
Manoel
Yoná Magalhães
Rosa
Othon Bastos
Corisco
Sonia dos Humildes
Dadá
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