The War of Pelados

The War of Pelados

1970 · 92 min · ★ 5.8 · History, Drama, War

In 1913, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, the Government gives some lands to a foreign railway company, giving rise to revolt by the former owners of the land. The episode became known as Guerra dos Pelados.

Directed by Sylvio Back

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