Memories of Prison (1984)
Overview
In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 1.546 |
Directed By
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Crew
Ligia Medeiros
Lucy Barreto
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Maria Da Salete
Irênio Maia
Antonio Luis Soares
Carlos Alberto Camuyrano
Jorge Saldanha
José Medeiros
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Emily Pirmez
Emily Pirmez
Graciliano Ramos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
João do Vale
Noel Rosa
TOP CAST
Carlos Vereza
Graciliano Ramos
Glória Pires
Heloísa
Nildo Parente
Emanuel
José Dumont
Mario Pinto
Wilson Grey
Gaúcho
Jofre Soares
Soares
Fábio Barreto
Siqueira Campos
Tonico Pereira
Desidério
Nelson Dantas
Dr. Sarmento
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