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Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War (1987): Cast

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Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War is a 1987 historical documentary directed by Sylvio Back, starring Hermano Henning and Carlos Pussineri Scala. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War (1987) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Sylvio Back
Genres
Documentary , History , War
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War About?

The premise of Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War without spoilers.

From 1864 to 1870 South America endured its deadliest conflict, the Paraguay War 19th‑century—called the “Big War” in Paraguay. The documentary blends factual footage with dramatized scenes, presenting the clash as a “draft” of World War I. It examines how Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay fought, a war that claimed roughly one million lives.

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War Themes & Keywords

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  • paraguayan war
  • war of the triple alliance
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Cast & crew

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War Cast

Hermano Henning leads the cast, with Carlos Pussineri Scala. Directed by Sylvio Back.

From the director

More from Sylvio Back

More films directed by Sylvio Back: Lost Zweig, Cruz e Sousa - The Banished Poet, Our Indians and Hallelujah Gretchen.

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Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War?

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War released?

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War was released in 1987.

Who directed Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War?

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War was directed by Sylvio Back.

More films by Sylvio Back

Who is in the cast of Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War?

Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War stars Hermano Henning and Carlos Pussineri Scala.

Does Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War have a post-credit scene?

No. Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War in?

The original language of Brazil War: The Truth about The Paraguayan War is Portuguese.

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