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7.0/10   339 votes
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Director:
John Frankenheimer
Writers (WGA):
Andrew Revkin (novel)
William Mastrosimone (story)
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Release Date:
17 September 1994 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Plot:
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Dueling pundits predict who'll win the SAG Awards
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Good Earth Day Film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Raul Julia ... Chico Mendes

Carmen Argenziano ... Alfredo Sezero
Sonia Braga ... Regina de Catrvalho
Kamala Lopez ... Ilzamar (as Kamela Dawson)

Luis Guzmán ... Estate Boss
Nigel Havers ... Steven Kaye
Tomas Milian ... Darli Alves

Esai Morales ... Jair

Edward James Olmos ... Wilson Pinheiro
Tony Plana ... Galvao
Marco Rodríguez ... Tavora

Carlos Carrasco ... Helio
Jonathan Carrasco ... Genesio
Jeffrey Licon ... Young Chico Mendes
José Pérez ... Moacir
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Additional Details

Runtime:
123 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | UK:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Mexico

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Referenced in Rubber Jungle (1994) more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Good Earth Day Film, 22 April 2005
8/10
Author: boltons-1 from United States

It's a "true story" but I was left wondering: "Is it "Hollywood true" or "true-true"?" The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good.

Although the environmental issues are addressed and resolved were the economic issues ever resolved? I was left hanging. The issue is: it it possible to have environmental friendliness while being able to build a middle class?

There's a nude scene that is nice to look at but left me wondering how it was necessary to further the story.

The film did raise issues to discuss: the company store, liberation theology, the rain forest, non-violent protest and development versus saving the environment.

It is a good Earth Day film to view and then have a discussion. This is especially true for Americans who are the worst polluters in the world and tend to look to the rain forest instead of in their own backyards.

The performances are very good. Be prepared to cry.

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