The Amulet of Ogum movie poster

The Amulet of Ogum

May 21, 1974 1h 52m 6.2/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1974. The Amulet of Ogum is a fantasy/crime film. directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

Starring Jofre Soares, Anecy Rocha, and Ney Santanna

Synopsis

An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 21, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (10 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Regina Filmes
  • Embrafilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Amulet of Ogum about?

An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, h...

Who directed The Amulet of Ogum?

The Amulet of Ogum was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

How long is The Amulet of Ogum?

The Amulet of Ogum has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was The Amulet of Ogum released?

The Amulet of Ogum was released on May 21, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Amulet of Ogum?

The main cast of The Amulet of Ogum includes Jofre Soares, Anecy Rocha, Ney Santanna, Maria Ribeiro, Emmanuel Cavalcanti.