Directing
Carlos Coimbra
Born August 13, 1927 · Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Died February 14, 2007 · aged 79
Carlos Coimbra (1925 – 14 February 2007) was a Brazilian film editor, director and screenwriter. His film A Morte Comanda o Cangaço was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.
Known For
Death Commands Brigandage · 1960Death Commands Brigandage
★ 6.61960
MovieActionWestern
A man's farm is attacked and his mother gets killed. Looking for revenge, he goes about chasing the men who killed her.
A Marcha · 1972A Marcha
★ 9.51972
MovieDramaHistory
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.
The Sign of Scorpio · 1974The Sign of Scorpio
★ 6.11974
MovieHorrorMystery
For the launch of his new giant horoscope computer, famous astrologer Alex invites to his private island friends representing each of the 12 zodiac signs. During the welcome party, one of the guests is mysteriously murdered. Unable to leave the island, the others witness new deaths, always announced in advance by the computer.
Ana Terra · 1971Ana Terra
★ 9.51971
MovieDramaHistory
Rio Grande do Sul, 18th century. In between the arduous work on the land aiming for the prosperity of her family's farm and the constant attacks from bandits that the militias can't control, a young lady matures amidst the struggles of life. However, after saving the life of a semi-Indian, the wind brings in love, as well as tragic events to her and her family.
The Given Word · 1962The Given Word
★ 8.11962
MovieDrama
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
Os Campeões · 1983Os Campeões
★ 8.01983
MovieAdventure
O Cangaceiro · 1997O Cangaceiro
★ 7.21997
MovieDramaAdventure
This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe · 1974The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe
★ 5.31974
MovieHorror
Filmmaker José Mojica Marins travels to spend Christmas with friends in a small farm, where they spend leisure time while Mojica writes the story for his next film. However, he observes eerie things in the house, with his friends being possessed one by one by some supernatural evil force.
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