The Man Who Challenged the Devil (2007): Cast
The Man Who Challenged the Devil is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Moacyr Góes, starring Marcos Palmeira as Zé Araújo "Ojuara", Fernanda Paes Leme and Antônio Pitanga. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Moacyr Góes
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Challenged the Devil About?
The premise of The Man Who Challenged the Devil without spoilers.
Trapped in an unwanted marriage and reduced to menial, humiliating labor under the control of his father‑in‑law, Zé Araújo rebels against his oppressive fate. He adopts the persona of the legendary Ojuara, an unorthodox anti‑hero who embraces wild indulgence and debauchery, turning his misery into a chaotic legend.
The Man Who Challenged the Devil Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- northeast brazil
- sertao
- mustache
- adultery
- forced wedding
- fight
- flirting
- alter ego
- adventure hero
- horse
- small town
- witch
+11 more Show fewer
- cross
- don juan
- dancing
- folklore
- vagina dentata
- traveling salesman
- devil
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- wedding
- death threat
The Man Who Challenged the Devil Cast & Characters
Marcos Palmeira leads the cast as Zé Araújo "Ojuara", with Fernanda Paes Leme as Genifer and Antônio Pitanga as Preto Velho. Directed by Moacyr Góes; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Moacyr Góes
- Marcos Palmeira as Zé Araújo "Ojuara"
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Fernanda Paes Leme as Genifer - Antônio Pitanga as Preto Velho
- Sérgio Mamberti as Coronel Ruzivelto
Also Starring in The Man Who Challenged the Devil
· 11 more- Renato Consorte Turco Salim
- Waldir Onofre Pedro Bala
- Rui Rezende Sesyom
- Leandro Firmino Zé Pretinho
- Antônio Pompêo Chico Rabelê
- Lúcio Mauro José Maria
- Lívia Falcão Dualiba
- Otto Zé Tabacão
- Flávia Alessandra Mãe de Pantanha
- Leon Góes Corcunda
- Giselle Lima Eleonor
The Man Who Challenged the Devil Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo (2007)” and “Човекът, който предизвика Дявола”.
- Also known as
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- O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo (2007)
- Човекът, който предизвика Дявола
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The Man Who Challenged the Devil FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Challenged the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Man Who Challenged the Devil released?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil was released on September 28, 2007.
Who directed The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil was directed by Moacyr Góes.
More films by Moacyr Góes Who is in the cast of The Man Who Challenged the Devil?
The Man Who Challenged the Devil stars Marcos Palmeira as Zé Araújo "Ojuara", Fernanda Paes Leme as Genifer and Antônio Pitanga as Preto Velho, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Man Who Challenged the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Who Challenged the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Man Who Challenged the Devil in?
The original language of The Man Who Challenged the Devil is Portuguese.
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