The Man in the Black Cape (1986): Cast & Plot
The Man in the Black Cape is a 1986 historical crime film directed by Sérgio Rezende, starring José Wilker as Tenório Cavalcanti, Guilherme Karan and Tonico Pereira. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Sérgio Rezende
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Embrafilme
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Black Cape About?
The premise of The Man in the Black Cape without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Biography of Brazilian congressman Tenório Cavalcanti, who used to appear in public carrying a machine-gun, and wearing a black cloak.
The Man in the Black Cape Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- politician
- brazil
The Man in the Black Cape Cast & Characters
José Wilker leads the cast as Tenório Cavalcanti, with Guilherme Karan as Flávio Cavalcanti and Tonico Pereira as Bereco. Directed by Sérgio Rezende; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sérgio Rezende
- José Wilker as Tenório Cavalcanti
- Guilherme Karan as Flávio Cavalcanti
- Tonico Pereira as Bereco
- Chico Diaz as Manezinho
Also Starring in The Man in the Black Cape
· 8 more- Marieta Severo Zina
- Jonas Bloch Adolfo
- Paulo Villaça Maragato
- Carlos Gregório Silas Gonçalves
- Jurandir de Oliveira Venâncio
- Jackson de Souza Cabral
- Isolda Cresta Tenório's Mother
- Mano Melo
More from Sérgio Rezende
More films directed by Sérgio Rezende: O Jardim Secreto de Mariana, The Patient, Em Nome da Lei and Time of Fear.
The Man in the Black Cape Plot Summary
What happens in The Man in the Black Cape from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tenório Cavalcanti was born in Alagoas and finds his path in Baixada Fluminense, where he rises to notoriety as a gunfighter connected to an extermination group. His life is shaped by violence from the start: a murdered father, body marks from gunshots, and a machine gun that travels with him as a constant companion. With his hat perched on his head and the famous black cape concealing the fearsome “Lurdinha” machine gun, he becomes a figure who commands attention and fear in equal measure.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man in the Black Cape, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Man in the Black Cape?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Tenório Cavalcanti's fearsome machine gun?
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The Man in the Black Cape FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man in the Black Cape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Black Cape?
The Man in the Black Cape runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Man in the Black Cape released?
The Man in the Black Cape was released on March 31, 1986.
Who directed The Man in the Black Cape?
The Man in the Black Cape was directed by Sérgio Rezende.
More films by Sérgio Rezende Who is in the cast of The Man in the Black Cape?
The Man in the Black Cape stars José Wilker as Tenório Cavalcanti, Guilherme Karan as Flávio Cavalcanti and Tonico Pereira as Bereco, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Man in the Black Cape have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Black Cape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Man in the Black Cape in?
The original language of The Man in the Black Cape is Portuguese.
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