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 | 1.35 |
Directed By
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Crew
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Emily Pirmez
José Medeiros
Ligia Medeiros
Antonio Luis Soares
Irênio Maia
Lucy Barreto
Carlos Alberto Camuyrano
Emily Pirmez
Jorge Saldanha
Maria Da Salete
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Graciliano Ramos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Noel Rosa
João do Vale
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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