Getulio 2014

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Drama History

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.

Release Date 2014-05-01
Runtime 1h 40m
Directors João Jardim, Walter Carvalho, Gigi Soares, Fernanda Neves
Producers Carla Camurati, João Jardim, Ciça Castello, Carlos Diegues, Christiano Fonseca Filho
Writers George Moura, Teresa Frota