Faustão
Originally released in 1971. Faustão is a western film. directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
Starring Eliezer Gomes, Jorge Gomes, and Anecy Rocha
Synopsis
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos. Henrique Pereira, son of Colonel Pereira, is wounded in an ambush. Faustão rescues him and demands the father to pay a ransom in exchange for the life of his son. The bandit makes it clear to Henrique that he is not a prisoner and that he is only obeying the law of the backlands. Lucena, a henchman working for the Araújos, finds Faustão and offers twice the amount being asked to the colonel in order to take Henrique as a prisoner, but the bandit refuses the offer. Colonel Henrique pays the ransom, but the son refuses to return home, even being aware of the feud between his family and the Araújos. The young man chooses to join the gang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Saga Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faustão about?
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos. Henrique Pereira, son of Colonel Pereira, is wounded in an ambush. Faust...
Who directed Faustão?
Faustão was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
How long is Faustão?
Faustão has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Faustão released?
Faustão was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Faustão?
The main cast of Faustão includes Eliezer Gomes, Jorge Gomes, Anecy Rocha, Gracinda Freire, José Pimentel.