Faustão

1971·Movie
1h 43min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Faustão fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Coming of Age6
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos. Henrique Pereira, son of Colonel Pereira, is wounded in an ambush. Faustão rescues him and demands the father to pay a ransom in exchange for the life of his son. The bandit makes it clear to Henrique that he is not a prisoner and that he is only obeying the law of the backlands. Lucena, a henchman working for the Araújos, finds Faustão and offers twice the amount being asked to the colonel in order to take Henrique as a prisoner, but the bandit refuses the offer. Colonel Henrique pays the ransom, but the son refuses to return home, even being aware of the feud between his family and the Araújos. The young man chooses to join the gang.
Brazilian WesternCangaço BanditryHonor and VendettaRural Feud DramaMoral AmbiguityPeriod PieceRejection of PatriarchyGritty RealismSocial Critique

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Faustão worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Faustão rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Faustão?

1 h 43 min

Faustão runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Faustão in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

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