Carandiru
"Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?"
Originally released in 2003. Carandiru is a drama film. directed by Héctor Babenco. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, and Ivan de Almeida
Synopsis
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (586 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.8M
2.9x return
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
as Doutor (Physician)
Milton Gonçalves
as Chico
Ivan de Almeida
as Nego Preto (Ebony)
Aílton Graça
as Majestade (Majesty)
Maria Luísa Mendonça
as Dalva
Aida Leiner
as Rosirene
Rodrigo Santoro
as Lady Di
Gero Camilo
as Sem Chance (No Way)
Lázaro Ramos
as Ezequiel
Caio Blat
as Deusdete
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $3,684,600
- Revenue
- $10,782,155
Production Companies
- Oscar Kramer
- BR Petrobrás
- HB Filmes
- Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Globo Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carandiru about?
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the da...
Who directed Carandiru?
Carandiru was directed by Héctor Babenco.
How long is Carandiru?
Carandiru has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Carandiru released?
Carandiru was released on March 21, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carandiru?
The main cast of Carandiru includes Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça, Maria Luísa Mendonça.
Is Carandiru worth watching?
Carandiru has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 586 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.