The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Directed by Vinicius Coimbra
Plot
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.
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Cast
João Miguel
Augusto Matraga
José Wilker
Joãozinho Bem-Bem
Chico Anysio
Major Consilva
Irandhir Santos
Quim
Ivan de Almeida
Serapião
Teca Pereira
Quitéria
José Dumont
Padre Zequiel
Júlio Andrade
Flosino Capeta
Rômulo Braga
Juruminho
Vanessa Gerbelli
Dionora
Werner Schünemann
Ovídio Moura
Gorete Milagres
Sariema
Vinícius de Oliveira
Josias
Claudio Jaborandy
Seu Turíbio
Odilon Esteves
Josué