Chico Rei
10.0 (1 votes)• 1985• 115m•Released
Storyline & Plot Summary
Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.
Production Details
Languages: Portuguese
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Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Starring Cast: Antônio Pitanga, Severino d'Acelino, Cosme dos Santos, Carlos Kroeber, Cláudio Marzo, Marcus Vinícius
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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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CinematicExpert
2 days ago9.5 / 10
Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
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DramaEnthusiast
1 week ago8.8 / 10
Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.