Lamarca

May 1, 1994

2h 10m

★ 5.9

Overview

The real story of Carlos Lamarca, a captain who, during the military dictatorship in Brazil, deserted Brazilian Army and got involved in left-wing guerilla groups, becoming one of their most prominent leaders.

Genres

Drama

History

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Cast

Carlos Lamarca

Paulo Betti

Clara

Carla Camurati

Major

José de Abreu

Marina

Deborah Evelyn

Zequinha

Eliezer de Almeida

Delegado Flores

Ernani Moraes

Fio

Roberto Bomtempo

Orlando Vieira

Pai de Lamarca

Nelson Dantas

Militar

Carlos Zara

Ivan

Selton Mello

Marta/Dilma

Patrícia Perrone

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7.1

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7.5

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5.7

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8.4

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7.2

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7.4

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7.6

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