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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Raul Julia | ... | Chico Mendes | |
| Carmen Argenziano | ... | Alfredo Sezero | |
| Sônia Braga | ... | Regina de Carvalho (as Sonia Braga) | |
| 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 | |
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Jonathan Carrasco | ... | Genesio |
| Jeffrey Licon | ... | Young Chico Mendes | |
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José Pérez | ... | Moacir |
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Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder. Written by Rob Hartill
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17 September 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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During the scene of Wilson Pinheiro's execution, the characters are watching a well-known moment from the TV series Vale Tudo. This wouldn't be possible since this series would only be released in 1988 while Pinheiro was killed in 1980. See more »Quotes
Chico Mendes: Wilson Pinheiro is dead! I said Wilson Pinheiro is dead! They shot him in the union office. The bastards shot him in his chair. This is Chico Mendes, calling all the people from Cachoeira. They said they were going to kill him and they did it. Don't fight back! That's what they want.See more »
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While the acting and cinematography were very good, I feel the quality of this movie was much diminished by a completely gratuitous sex scene. I would warn environmental educators or student activists against showing this movie, for there is full frontal nudity that adds absolutely nothing to the plot or character development. The director should be faulted, I believe, for deciding to include this scene, but otherwise the cast and story were engaging and well done. In short, be advised that its "not rated" rating doesn't begin to address the almost pornographic nudity--but still see this movie to learn more about an important environmental activist.