Getulio

Getulio

2014 · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, History

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.

Directed by João Jardim · Written by George Moura

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Tony Ramos Getúlio Vargas
Drica Moraes Alzira Vargas
Alexandre Borges Carlos Lacerda
Adriano Garib General Zenóbio da Costa
Fernando Luís Benjamin Vargas
Leonardo Medeiros General Caiado de Castro
Alexandre Nero Coronel Scaffa
José Raposo Ministro Nero Moura
Michel Bercovitch Tancredo Neves
Marcelo Médici Lutero Vargas
Murilo Grossi Major Fitipaldi
Jackson Antunes Café Filho

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