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Marighella

"A searing and energized portrait of one of Brazil’s most divisive historical figures"

January 29, 2021 2h 35m 7.6/10 (130 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Marighella is a drama/history film. directed by Wagner Moura. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, and Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Synopsis

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, racist right-wing dictatorship that followed, the revolutionary leaves behind his wife and son to take up arms, becoming a notorious enemy to the power structure.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 29, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 2h 35m 155 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (130 votes)
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Budget $1.8M Production budget
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT
Budget
$1,769,789

Production Companies

  • O2 Filmes
  • Globo Filmes
  • Maria da Fé

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marighella about?

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, rac...

Who directed Marighella?

Marighella was directed by Wagner Moura.

How long is Marighella?

Marighella has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).

When was Marighella released?

Marighella was released on January 29, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Marighella?

The main cast of Marighella includes Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Humberto Carrão, Jorge Paz.

Is Marighella worth watching?

Marighella has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 130 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.