Lampião, o Rei do CangaçoMovie
Scenes from the daily life of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva—the cangaceiro leader Lampião—and his group, captured by cinematographer Benjamin Abrahão. Their survival strategies in the sertão landscape, their gestures, habits, clothing, and diet are illustrated. Proud of their status, the group's main members are shown displaying their weapons and combat skills in the caatinga. Maria Bonita and Lampião appear in moments of tension and relaxation, highlighting the harmony of the band and, above all, the rigors of life as a cangaceiro. (Cinemateca Brasileira)
About Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço
Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço is a 1937 documentary movie directed by Benjamin Abrahão Botto.
The production information lists a runtime of 14m, production credits from Brazil, an original language code of PT.
The credited cast includes Lampião, Maria Bonita, Durvinha, Moreno. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
