A Noite do Espantalho (1974)

In the miserable Northeastern Brazil, a ruthless land Baron wants to throw a poor farming couple out of their property.

Director:

Sérgio Ricardo

Writers:

Nilson Barbosa, Jean-Claude Bernardet,

Stars:

Geraldo Azevedo, Fátima Batista, Ana Lúcia Castro

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Cast

Credited cast:
Geraldo Azevedo
Fátima Batista
Ana Lúcia Castro
Emmanuel Cavalcanti	...	Colonel
Luiz Gomes Correia
Mário de Jacó
Erasmo
Cláudia Furiati
Gavilla
Geórgia Maria
Rejane Medeiros
Jorge Mello
Tereza Mello
Milton
Jaque Monteiro

Storyline

In the miserable Northeastern Brazil, a ruthless land Baron wants to throw a poor farming couple out of their property.

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Plot Keywords:

brazil | symbolism | landowner | uprising | avant garde | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong horror violence, some sexuality and language

Details

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

28 September 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Night of the Scarecrow

Company Credits

Production Co:

Zem Produtora Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Pena o que Penar"
Written by Sérgio Ricardo

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