Released:
2011-01-02

Overview:
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

Director:
Vinicius Coimbra

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Drama, Adventure, Western

• Cast:
• 
  João Miguel
  as
  Augusto Matraga
• 
  José Wilker
  as
  Joãozinho Bem-Bem
• 
  Chico Anysio
  as
  Major Consilva
• 
  Irandhir Santos
  as
  Quim
• 
  Ivan de Almeida
  as
  Serapião