Lampião, King of the Badlands (1963): Cast
Lampião, King of the Badlands is a 1963 action drama directed by Carlos Coimbra, starring Leonardo Villar as Lampião, Antônio Pitanga and Roberto Ferreira. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Carlos Coimbra
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Cinedistri
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lampião, King of the Badlands About?
The premise of Lampião, King of the Badlands without spoilers.
A family feud thrust the impoverished farmer Virgulino Ferreira da Silva onto a violent trail, prompting him to adopt the feared name Lampião. The film follows his evolution into the foremost leader of the cangaceiros—bandits who terrorized Brazil’s Northeastern backlands until the late 1930s—highlighting his rise, notoriety and lasting legend.
Lampião, King of the Badlands Themes & Keywords
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Lampião, King of the Badlands Cast & Characters
Leonardo Villar leads the cast as Lampião, with Antônio Pitanga and Roberto Ferreira as Sargento. Directed by Carlos Coimbra; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Carlos Coimbra
- Leonardo Villar as Lampião
- Antônio Pitanga
- Roberto Ferreira as Sargento
- Dionísio Azevedo as João de Mariana
Also Starring in Lampião, King of the Badlands
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- Geraldo del Rey
- Milton Ribeiro Sabino
- Sadi Cabral
- Marlene França
- Glória Menezes Açucena
- José Policena
- David José
- Chaguinha
- Apolo Monteiro
- Sérgio Warnowski
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Lampião, King of the Badlands FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lampião, King of the Badlands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lampião, King of the Badlands?
Lampião, King of the Badlands runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Lampião, King of the Badlands released?
Lampião, King of the Badlands was released on September 16, 1963.
Who directed Lampião, King of the Badlands?
Lampião, King of the Badlands was directed by Carlos Coimbra.
More films by Carlos Coimbra Who is in the cast of Lampião, King of the Badlands?
Lampião, King of the Badlands stars Leonardo Villar as Lampião, Antônio Pitanga and Roberto Ferreira as Sargento, among 15 credited actors.
Does Lampião, King of the Badlands have a post-credit scene?
No. Lampião, King of the Badlands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lampião, King of the Badlands in?
The original language of Lampião, King of the Badlands is Portuguese.
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