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Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers (1983): Cast

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Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers is a 1983 documentary directed by Cláudio Kahns and Antonio Paulo Ferraz, starring Santo Dias and Nelson Pereira de Jesus. It runs 57 minutes.

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Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
57 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers About?

The premise of Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers without spoilers.

Cláudio Kahns and Antônio Paulo Ferraz tie the names of murdered workers Santo Dias da Silva and Nelson Pereira de Jesus to sainthood, casting the 1970s São Paulo strikes as martyrdom. The film denounces harsh factory conditions and state repression, yet also shows the official narrative, even interviewing the killer. It sides with the oppressed, highlighting their resilience against arrogant oppressors.

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Cast & crew

Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers Cast

Santo Dias leads the cast, with Nelson Pereira de Jesus. Directed by Cláudio Kahns and Antonio Paulo Ferraz.

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Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers Also Known As

Also known as “Santo e Jesus Metalúrgicos”.

Also known as
  • Santo e Jesus Metalúrgicos

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Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers?

Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers runs 57 minutes.

When was Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers released?

Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers was released on April 2, 1983.

Who directed Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers?

Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers was directed by Cláudio Kahns and Antonio Paulo Ferraz.

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Who is in the cast of Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers?

Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers stars Santo Dias and Nelson Pereira de Jesus.

Does Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers have a post-credit scene?

No. Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers in?

The original language of Santo and Jesus, Metalworkers is Portuguese.

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