Luar do Sertão

Luar do Sertão

1971 · ★ 10.0 · Music, Comedy

In a small town in the interior of São Paulo, everyone lives happily: Tinoco and his fiancée Joana, Pirulito and Nhá Barbina. One day, the men in charge of opening a railroad arrive and, with them, trouble. Paulo, one of the engineers, tries to get Joana away from Tinoco. Tinoco is accused of stealing the workers' money and is arrested. Tonico pressures the delegate to investigate the case so that Tinoco can prove his innocence.

Directed by Oswaldo de Oliveira · Written by Márcio Araújo de Sousa

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

Luar do Sertão

O Crime do Zé Bigorna

Both from Oswaldo de Oliveira.

More from Oswaldo de OliveiraSee all →

O Crime do Zé BigornaO Crime do Zé Bigorna · 1977
O Crime do Zé Bigorna
★ 10.01977
MovieDrama
In the 1930s, a blacksmith is accused of murdering his wife and becomes a hero and political leader.
O Vigilante RodoviárioO Vigilante Rodoviário · 1962
O Vigilante Rodoviário
★ 10.01962
MovieActionAdventure
Adventures of a highway patrolman and his German shepherd dog Lobo, fighting against crime.
O CasalO Casal · 1975
O Casal
★ 9.01975
MovieDrama
The story of the first steps of a very young couple. Their love is great, as are the financial obstacles and an unexpected pregnancy.
O Homem de PapelO Homem de Papel · 1976
O Homem de Papel
★ 9.01976
MovieCrime
A jaded reporter used to making up sensationalist headlines gets in trouble when real criminals come after him.
O Anjo AssassinoO Anjo Assassino · 1967
O Anjo Assassino
★ 9.01967
MovieDramaCrime
Intrigues and mystery involve the murder of Vitor, a member of an important family, just when he was trying to save his economic empire from bankruptcy. In court, a beautiful woman becomes the center of the entire plot.
The Godless BanditThe Godless Bandit · 1970
The Godless Bandit
★ 9.01970
MovieActionWestern
After the proclamation of the Republic, a group of fanatics in the sertão dreamed of and fought for the restoration of the Monarchy. At that bloody time, Fabiano, a quiet boy, becomes a cangaceiro and is attacked by the police. Although wounded, he manages to take refuge on a farm where he is hidden in by Lúcia, the farmer's daughter, with whom he falls in love.
Corisco, o Diabo LoiroCorisco, o Diabo Loiro · 1969
Corisco, o Diabo Loiro
★ 8.01969
MovieWesternAdventure
After killing a troublemaker, Cristino flees to a town in the Northeast and is forced to join Lampião's gang, where he becomes his right-hand man, under the name Corisco, the Blond Devil. He falls in love with Dadá, a farmer's daughter, and takes her with him by force. Gradually, she learns to love him, and they live together for 13 years in the cangaço. Corisco escapes the Angico massacre but is captured by Lieutenant Zé Rufino's volante after beheading the family of Lampião's informant. Dadá and Corisco, on the way to hand them over to the authorities, reminisce about the adventurous adventures of their lives.
O Caçador de EsmeraldasO Caçador de Esmeraldas · 1979
O Caçador de Esmeraldas
★ 8.01979
MovieAdventureHistory
The life of Fernão Dias, a 17th century Brazilian frontiersman known as "the Emerald Hunter".
A Madona de CedroA Madona de Cedro · 1968
A Madona de Cedro
★ 7.51968
MovieDrama
Delfino, a quiet man who lives in Congonhas do Campo, a small historical town in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, is urged by his friend to steal the image of the Madona de Cedro (the Cedar Madonna), sculpted by Aleijadinho in the 18th century, from the town sanctuary.
Scarlet MacawScarlet Macaw · 1957
Scarlet Macaw
★ 7.01957
MovieCrimeAdventure
A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond.
Independence or Death!Independence or Death! · 1972
Independence or Death!
★ 7.01972
MovieDramaHistory
The story of how D. Pedro I proclaimed the Brazilian independence on September 7th, 1822, and rose from prince of Portugal to first emperor of Brazil.
Rogo a Deus e Mando BalaRogo a Deus e Mando Bala · 1972
Rogo a Deus e Mando Bala
★ 7.01972
MovieWestern
At Midnight I'll Take Your SoulAt Midnight I'll Take Your Soul · 1964
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul
★ 6.81964
MovieHorrorThriller
Zé do Caixão is an undertaker in a small Brazilian town, searching for the perfect woman to bear him a superior child. Unable to conceive with his wife, he kills her and sets out to find someone else.
Quelé do PajeúQuelé do Pajeú · 1969
Quelé do Pajeú
★ 6.71969
MovieAdventureDrama
A man seeks revenge after his sister get raped by an unknown foreign, identified only by scar and a missing finger. But his payback journey is a long way and bears its surprises.
Sertão em FestaSertão em Festa · 1970
Sertão em Festa
★ 6.31970
MovieComedyMusic
Country family strikes rich and move to the big city, but something changes.
The Obsessed of CatuléThe Obsessed of Catulé · 1965
The Obsessed of Catulé
★ 6.01965
MovieDrama
In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter