Carandiru (2003)
Movie 2h 25m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2003, Carandiru sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Héctor Babenco. The cast includes Caio Blat, Wagner Moura and Lázaro Ramos. The running time is 2h 25m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
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Cast & crew
- Héctor BabencoDirector
- Caio Blatas Deusdete
- Wagner Mouraas Zico
- Lázaro Ramosas Ezequiel
- Rodrigo Santoroas Lady Di
- Luiz Carlos Vasconcelosas Doutor (Physician)
- Milton Gonçalvesas Chico
- Ivan de Almeidaas Nego Preto (Ebony)
- Aílton Graçaas Majestade (Majesty)
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Questions about Carandiru
- What genre is Carandiru?
- Carandiru is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Carandiru?
- Caio Blat, Wagner Moura, Lázaro Ramos, Rodrigo Santoro, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Carandiru?
- Héctor Babenco directed Carandiru.
- How long is Carandiru?
- Carandiru runs for 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- Is Carandiru worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Carandiru?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
