Cutting Heads (1970): Cast
Cutting Heads is a 1970 historical drama directed by Glauber Rocha, starring Francisco Rabal as Díaz II, Luis Ciges and Pierre Clémenti. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Glauber Rocha
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Filmscontacto
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cutting Heads About?
The premise of Cutting Heads without spoilers.
In a castle in the Third World, a delirious Diaz dreams of the power he once held in Eldorado while oppressing people, laborers and peasants. He knows the danger victims represent, and a miracle‑making shepherd both intrigues and frightens him. When a countrywoman appears, Diaz stages a ceremony in his stronghold that mirrors his own funeral.
Cutting Heads Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- natives
- haunted by past
- imaginary land
- despotic man
- anti conformist
- peasant
- experimental
- south american indian
- south american dictator
- insane man
- cult director
- brazil
+18 more Show fewer
- domination
- head cut
- angel of death
- liberation struggle
- cult movie
- voice over narration
- miracle worker
- revolt
- symbols
- third world
- allegory
- radical
- poor peasants
- dictator
- shepherd
- social critic
- speaking portuguese
- oppression
Cutting Heads Cast & Characters
Francisco Rabal leads the cast as Díaz II, with Luis Ciges as Blind Beggar and Pierre Clémenti as Shepherd. Directed by Glauber Rocha; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Glauber Rocha
- Francisco Rabal as Díaz II
- Luis Ciges as Blind Beggar
- Pierre Clémenti as Shepherd
- Víctor Israel
Also Starring in Cutting Heads
· 16 moreMore from Glauber Rocha
More films directed by Glauber Rocha: Câncer, The Lion Has Seven Heads, Antonio das Mortes and Entranced Earth.
Cutting Heads Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Cabeças Cortadas” and “Têtes coupées”.
- Also known as
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- Cabeças Cortadas
- Têtes coupées
- 被砍下的头颅
- Отрезанные головы
- Teste tagliate
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Cutting Heads FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cutting Heads, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cutting Heads?
Cutting Heads runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Cutting Heads released?
Cutting Heads was released on October 16, 1970.
Who directed Cutting Heads?
Cutting Heads was directed by Glauber Rocha.
More films by Glauber Rocha Who is in the cast of Cutting Heads?
Cutting Heads stars Francisco Rabal as Díaz II, Luis Ciges as Blind Beggar and Pierre Clémenti as Shepherd, among 20 credited actors.
Does Cutting Heads have a post-credit scene?
No. Cutting Heads has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cutting Heads in?
The original language of Cutting Heads is Spanish.
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