What is Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Dec 3, 1987
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Cobra Verde is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A ruthless nineteenth century bandit is exiled to Africa after impregnating a plantation owner's daughters.”
- features a ruthless nineteenth century bandit protagonist
- explores a trans Atlantic journey and tribal conflicts
- involves the brutal context of the historical slave trade
- depicts explicit power struggles and exile
Watch it if you are interested in a historical drama about a fierce nineteenth century bandit navigating plantation life and exile.
The film contains mature historical themes involving slavery, conflict, and exile.
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When was Cobra Verde released?
Cobra Verde was released in December 1987.
Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is a fearsome nineteenth century bandit named Cobra Verde.
Where does the story begin?
The story begins in Brazil, where the bandit cuts a swath before arriving at a sugar plantation.
Why is Cobra Verde exiled to Africa?
He is exiled after he impregnates the three daughters of the plantation owner Don Octavio Countinho.
What does Cobra Verde do upon arriving in Africa?
He exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and organize an army of warriors.