Released:
2014-05-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
João Jardim

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Tony Ramos
  as
  Getúlio Vargas
• 
  Drica Moraes
  as
  Alzira Vargas
• 
  Alexandre Borges
  as
  Carlos Lacerda
• 
  Adriano Garib
  as
  General Zenóbio da Costa
• 
  Fernando Luís
  as
  Benjamin Vargas