Black God, White Devil 1964
“Here’s my gun to stop the poor from starving”
What is Black God, White Devil?
Black God, White Devil is a 1964 Brazilian Revisionist Western film directed and written by Glauber Rocha. The story follows a man named Manuel who flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão after killing his boss, where they fall under the influence of frightening figures.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 13, 1964
- Studios
- Copacabana Filmes, Luiz Augusto Mendes Produções Cinematográficas, Banco Nacional de Minas Gerais
- Genres
- Adventure, Western, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Black God, White Devil is a 1964 Brazilian Revisionist Western film directed and written by Glauber Rocha. The story follows a man named Manuel who flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão after killing his boss, where they fall under the influence of frightening figures.
The film stars Othon Bastos and Maurício do Valle. It runs for two hours and is classified under the adventure, western, and drama genres.
Should you watch it?
“A man and his wife flee across the barren Brazilian sertão into a world of violence.”
- Directed and written by Glauber Rocha.
- Features performances by Othon Bastos and Maurício do Valle.
- Explores the harsh landscape of Northern Brazil.
- It features a violent and primordial setting that may not suit all viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in a 1964 Brazilian revisionist western film exploring a violent region.
The tone is dramatic and adventurous with a runtime of two hours.
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Where to stream Black God, White Devil?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is it worth watching?
It is a notable 1964 Brazilian Revisionist Western film directed by Glauber Rocha.
What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of two hours.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Othon Bastos and Maurício do Valle.