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Quilombo

Play trailer Poster for Quilombo 1984,  2h 0m,  History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 4 Reviews Tomatometer 83% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 4 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
In 1650, a group of Brazilian slaves revolt and escape from their sugar plantation to the depths of the jungle, where they join other runaways. Under the leadership of Ganga Bumba (Zezé Motta), the men are able to carve out a place to live, repelling attempts by their Portuguese masters to recapture them. The community is further strengthened by the return of Zumbi (Antônio Pompêo), kidnapped from them as a child, who comes back to command their military.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
The movie's scenery and costumes are by Luiz Carlos Ripper, who deserves special mention for having created a very particular, original world. Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Nov 21, 2017
Fascinating, upbeat look at nation formed by escaped slaves has rich atmosphere and brilliant color. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 30, 2005
2/5
TV Guide Jul 30, 2003
4/5
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Cast & Crew

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Carlos Diegues

Director

Antônio Pompêo

Zumbi

Tony Tornado

Ganga Zumba

Zezé Motta

Dandara

Maurício do Valle

Dominingos Jorge Velho

Jofre Soares

Canindé

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Quilombo

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1650, a group of Brazilian slaves revolt and escape from their sugar plantation to the depths of the jungle, where they join other runaways. Under the leadership of Ganga Bumba (Zezé Motta), the men are able to carve out a place to live, repelling attempts by their Portuguese masters to recapture them. The community is further strengthened by the return of Zumbi (Antônio Pompêo), kidnapped from them as a child, who comes back to command their military.
Director
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Augusto Arraes, Carlos Diegues
Screenwriter
Carlos Diegues, Joao Felicio dos Santos
Production Co
Gaumont, CDK Productions, Embrafilme
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (Streaming)
May 13, 2021
Runtime
2h 0m
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