Chaimite

Chaimite

1953 · 157 min · ★ 7.8 · Action, Drama

From the military planning to front-line operations of discover conquest of Mozambique by the Portuguese, to counter the Vatuas insurgency of 1894, when they were led by Gungunhana, a cunning strong African leader. Against the background of Marracuene, Coolela, Manjacaze, Chaimite and Macontene historical battles, two soldiers fight for the love of a coloni st's daughter.

Directed by Jorge Brum do Canto · Written by Jorge Brum do Canto

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Jorge Brum do Canto Paiva Couceiro
Jacinto Ramos Mouzinho de Albuquerque
Maria Emília Vilas Aunt Rosa
Augusto de Figueiredo Caldas Xavier
Silva Araújo António Enes
Emílio Correia António
Julieta Castelo Maria José Mouzinho de Albuquerque
Carlos José Teixeira João Macário
Artur Semedo Daniel

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