Baptism of Blood (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Baptism of Blood is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Helvécio Ratton, starring Marku Ribas as Carlos Marighella, Caio Blat and Daniel de Oliveira. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $141,418 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Helvécio Ratton
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Downtown Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Baptism of Blood About?
The premise of Baptism of Blood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in late‑1960s São Paulo, the Dominican convent transforms into a clandestine hub of opposition against Brazil’s military regime. Inspired by their Christian convictions, friars Betto, Oswaldo, Fernando, Ivo and Tito join forces with the guerrilla movement Ação Libertadora Nacional, led by Carlos Marighella, providing shelter, resources and moral support to the resistance.
Baptism of Blood Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- torture
- pubic hair
- liberation
- liberation theology
- brazilian military dictatorship
- man tortures a man
- male full frontal nudity
- brazil
- clothed male naked male scene
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- nudity
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
- interrogation
- branding
- prison
- military dictator
- junta
- electrical torture
Baptism of Blood Cast & Characters
Marku Ribas leads the cast as Carlos Marighella, with Caio Blat as Frei Tito and Daniel de Oliveira as Frei Betto. Directed by Helvécio Ratton; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Helvécio Ratton
- Marku Ribas as Carlos Marighella
- Caio Blat as Frei Tito
- Daniel de Oliveira as Frei Betto
- Ângelo Antônio as Frei Oswaldo
Also Starring in Baptism of Blood
· 26 more- Léo Quintão Frei Fernando
- Odilon Esteves Frei Ivo
- Jorge Emil Frei Diogo
- Cássio Gabus Mendes Delegado Fleury
- Eduardo Moreira Preso no Tiradentes
- Mauricio Tizumba Boieiro do Tiradentes
- Babu Santana Carcereiro do DOPS
- Júlio Andrade Delator
- Rômulo Braga Líder estudantil
- Marcélia Cartaxo Nildes
- Murilo Grossi Raul Careca
- Jean-Pierre Moulin Prior de La Tourette
- Cynthia Falabella Jana
- Renato Parara Pudim
- Glicério Rosário Preso no DOPS
- Chico Pelúcio Preso no DOPS
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- Jota Dângelo Cardeal
- Rogério Falabella Juiz
- Carolina Duarte Presa no DOPS
- Cláudio Costa Val Policial
- Marcelo Campos Professor
- Juliana Martins Presa no DOPS
- André Arteche Seminarista do sul
- Gustavo Werneck Médico da Marinha
- Wolney Oliveira Diretor do jornal
- Kássia Lumi Abe Taeko
Baptism of Blood Plot Summary
What happens in Baptism of Blood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1968, the Dominican friars of São Paulo joined the resistance against Brazil’s military dictatorship, taking on the code names Frei Tito, Frei Betto, Frei Oswaldo, Frei Fernando, and Frei Ivo. They align with the Ação Libertadora Nacional, a communist guerrilla movement led by Carlos Marighella. Their superior, Frei Diogo, urges caution and advises them to disperse, a measure meant to protect both the brothers and their mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Baptism of Blood, scene by scene
Baptism of Blood Box Office
Baptism of Blood grossed $141,418 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$141.4K
- International
- $141.4K
Baptism of Blood Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “血的洗礼” and “Крещение кровью”.
- Also known as
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- 血的洗礼
- Крещение кровью
- Bautismo de sangre
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Baptism of Blood FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Baptism of Blood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Baptism of Blood?
Baptism of Blood runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Baptism of Blood released?
Baptism of Blood was released on April 20, 2007.
Who directed Baptism of Blood?
Baptism of Blood was directed by Helvécio Ratton.
More films by Helvécio Ratton Who is in the cast of Baptism of Blood?
Baptism of Blood stars Marku Ribas as Carlos Marighella, Caio Blat as Frei Tito and Daniel de Oliveira as Frei Betto, among 30 credited actors.
How much did Baptism of Blood make at the box office?
Baptism of Blood grossed $141,418 worldwide.
Does Baptism of Blood have a post-credit scene?
No. Baptism of Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Baptism of Blood in?
The original language of Baptism of Blood is Portuguese.
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