The Amulet of Ogum (1974)
Overview
An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 1.276 |
Directed By
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Severino Dadá
Jards Macalé
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Hélio Silva
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Luiz Carlos Lacerda
José Cavalcanti
Francisco Santos
Francisco Santos
TOP CAST
Jofre Soares
Dr. Severiano
Anecy Rocha
Eneida
Ney Santanna
Gabriel
Maria Ribeiro
Maria
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Dr. Barauna
José Marinho
Quati
Antonio Carnera
Zé índio
Francisco Santos
Chico
Erley José
Pai Erley
Washington Fernandes
Pai Gogô
Jards Macalé
Cego Firmino
Luiz Carlos Lacerda
Madame Moustache
Jackson do Pandeiro
Firmino (Voice)
Vargas Junior
Jornalista
Waldir Onofre
Marginal
Antonio Carlos Pereira
Marginal
Flávio São Thiago
Marginal
Amando Santana
Filho mais velho
Ilya Raherti São Paulo
Gabriel criança
Midani
Presidente da Cruz Vermelha
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