In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.
Release Date | January 20, 1953 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | O Cangaceiro | |
Runtime | 1h 45min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | Portuguese | |
Original Language | Portuguese | |
Production Countries | Brazil | |
Production Companies | Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz |