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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga (1965): Cast

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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga is a 1965 drama western directed by Roberto Santos, starring Leonardo Villar as Augusto Matraga, Jofre Soares and Maurício do Valle. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Roberto Santos
Genres
Drama , Action , Western
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga About?

The premise of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga without spoilers.

A ruthless farmer, Augusto Matraga, is betrayed by his wife and ambushed by enemies, left for dead. He is rescued by modest, kind‑hearted peasants who nurse him back to health. Their compassion spurs a period of penance, yet his lingering thirst for revenge clashes with newfound mysticism and a lingering goodness within him.

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga Themes & Keywords

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  • smoking
  • auction
  • ambush
  • prayer
  • gun
  • revenge
  • priest
  • redemption
  • killing
  • death
  • brazil
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga Cast & Characters

Leonardo Villar leads the cast as Augusto Matraga, with Jofre Soares as Joãozinho Bem-Bem and Maurício do Valle as Padre. Directed by Roberto Santos; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roberto Santos

More films directed by Roberto Santos: Quincas Borba, Um Anjo Mau, The Naked Man and O Grande Momento.

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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga released?

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was released on July 16, 1965.

Who directed The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga was directed by Roberto Santos.

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Who is in the cast of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga?

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga stars Leonardo Villar as Augusto Matraga, Jofre Soares as Joãozinho Bem-Bem and Maurício do Valle as Padre, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga in?

The original language of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga is Portuguese.

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