The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga

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1965 · 114 min · ★ 7.8 · Action, Drama, Western

Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is beaten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.

Directed by Roberto Santos · Written by Roberto Santos

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Leonardo Villar Augusto Matraga
Jofre Soares Joãozinho Bem-Bem
Maria Ribeiro Dionora
Maurício do Valle Padre
Flávio Migliaccio Quim Recadeiro
Emmanuel Cavalcanti João Lomba
Solano Trindade Pai das crianças
Áurea Campos Quitéria
Ivan de Souza Jurumim
Antonio Carnera Major Consilva
José Marinho Capiau que apanha
Jorge Karan

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