The Assailant

Name: The Assailant
Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2009
Rating: 59.5
Cast: Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Sérgio Laurentino, Flávio Rocha, Irandhir Santos

2009·Movie

1h 30min

Ratings

59/100

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5.9

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About

Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Martial Arts
Mood: EnergeticNostalgicInspiringEpicTriumphant
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionThe Human ConditionOvercoming Prejudice
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeCultural ExplorationEmpowering Underdog StoryQuest For Personal FreedomDiscovery Of SelfUncovering Family SecretsMartial Arts TrainingPersonal Growth Through Adversity
Pacing: Quickening PaceProgressive
Narrative: FlashbacksHero's Journey
Dialog: Colloquial LanguagePhilosophical Discussions
Character Types: SageMentorCaregiverExplorerHero
Time: Past Era
Place: Rural CountrysideJungle Setting
Cinematic Style: Pov ShotsUse Of ShadowsLong TakesHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingSlow Motion Sequences
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Enrique Chediak

Written by:

Patrícia Andrade, João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Bráulio Tavares

Produced by:

Fernando Souza Dias, Vicente Amorim, Caique Martins Ferreira

Cast

Aílton Carmo

Besouro

Jéssica Barbosa

Dinorá

Sérgio Laurentino

Exu

Irandhir Santos

Noca de Antônia

Leno Sacramento

Chico Canoa

Cris Vianna

Teresa

Antônio Fábio

Serafim

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