Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
70 audience votes
Key crew
- João JardimDirector
- George MouraWriter
- Federico JusidOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tony RamosGetúlio Vargas
- Drica MoraesAlzira Vargas
- Alexandre BorgesCarlos Lacerda
- Adriano GaribGeneral Zenóbio da Costa
- Fernando LuísBenjamin Vargas
- Leonardo MedeirosGeneral Caiado de Castro
- Alexandre NeroCoronel Scaffa
- José RaposoMinistro Nero Moura
- Michel BercovitchTancredo Neves
- Marcelo MédiciLutero Vargas
- Murilo GrossiMajor Fitipaldi
- Jackson AntunesCafé Filho