---
title: "When the Gods Fall Asleep"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-gods-fall-asleep-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315585
imdb_id: "tt0067640"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# When the Gods Fall Asleep (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-gods-fall-asleep-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "When the Gods Fall Asleep" (1972).
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: When the Gods Fall Asleep
Year: 1972
Release Date: 11/24/1972 (BR)
Genres: Comedy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 17m
Synopsis: Finis Hominis sets out to right wrongs, expose corruption and end the social unrest that he sees in the world.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
        When the Gods Fall Asleep is a 1972 film categorized as a comedy and drama. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes. It was released in Brazil on November 24, 1972. The story follows Finis Hominis, who seeks to right wrongs, expose corruption, and end the social unrest he observes in the world.
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Word count is too low (approx 55 words). I need to reach 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: José Mojica Marins
- **Networks / Studios**: NTM Produtora e Distribuidora de Filmes

## Key Cast Continuity

- **José Mojica Marins** as *Finis Hominis*
- **Ângelo Assunção**
- **Guiomar Barbosa**
- **Andreia Bryan**
- **Rosalvo Caçador**
- **Abel Constâncio**
- **Maria Cristina**
- **Eurípedes da Silva**
- **Carlos Farah**
- **Nivaldo Lima**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch When the Gods Fall Asleep online?
When the Gods Fall Asleep is currently available to watch or stream on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is When the Gods Fall Asleep worth watching?
When the Gods Fall Asleep holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie When the Gods Fall Asleep and when was it released?
When the Gods Fall Asleep is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed When the Gods Fall Asleep?
When the Gods Fall Asleep was directed by José Mojica Marins.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When the Gods Fall Asleep — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/315585)

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