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The Amulet of Ogum (1974): Cast

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The Amulet of Ogum is a 1974 crime drama directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, starring Jofre Soares as Dr. Severiano, Jards Macalé and Emmanuel Cavalcanti. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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The Amulet of Ogum (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Amulet of Ogum About?

The premise of The Amulet of Ogum without spoilers.

A well‑known folk singer narrates the story of a young boy whose mother obtains an amulet blessed by the deity Ogum, rendering him seemingly immune to gunfire. The boy is recruited into a mobster’s hit‑team, proving a valuable operative, before ultimately abandoning his employers to join a resistance group fighting against them.

The Amulet of Ogum Themes & Keywords

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  • new latin american cinema
  • female armpit hair
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Cast & crew

The Amulet of Ogum Cast & Characters

Jofre Soares leads the cast as Dr. Severiano, with Jards Macalé as Cego Firmino and Emmanuel Cavalcanti as Dr. Barauna. Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nelson Pereira dos Santos

More films directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos: Music According to Tom Jobim, Brasília 18%, Raízes do Brasil and Meu Compadre, Zé Ketti.

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The Amulet of Ogum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Amulet of Ogum, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Amulet of Ogum?

The Amulet of Ogum runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Amulet of Ogum released?

The Amulet of Ogum was released on May 21, 1974.

Who directed The Amulet of Ogum?

The Amulet of Ogum was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

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Who is in the cast of The Amulet of Ogum?

The Amulet of Ogum stars Jofre Soares as Dr. Severiano, Jards Macalé as Cego Firmino and Emmanuel Cavalcanti as Dr. Barauna, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Amulet of Ogum have a post-credit scene?

No. The Amulet of Ogum has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Amulet of Ogum in?

The original language of The Amulet of Ogum is Portuguese.

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