The Assailant
Originally released in 2009. The Assailant is a drama/action film. directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff.
Starring Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, and Ânderson Santos de Jesus
Synopsis
Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (61 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aílton Carmo
as Besouro
Jéssica Barbosa
as Dinorá / Iansã
Ânderson Santos de Jesus
as Quero-Quero
Flávio Rocha
as Coronel Venâncio
Irandhir Santos
as Noca de Antonia
Servílio de Holanda
as Genival
Leno Sacramento
as Chico Canoa
Nilton Souza Junior
as Cobra Criada
Macalé
as Mestre Alípio
Sérgio Laurentino
as Exu
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Globo Filmes
- Mixer Films
- TeleImage
- Miravista
- Rt2a Produções Cinematográficas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Assailant about?
Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
Who directed The Assailant?
The Assailant was directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff.
How long is The Assailant?
The Assailant has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Assailant released?
The Assailant was released on October 30, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Assailant?
The main cast of The Assailant includes Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Ânderson Santos de Jesus, Flávio Rocha, Irandhir Santos.