Film

Getulio 2014

100 min TMDB 6.7 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.

Watch free in the UK

Not listed as free in the UK right now. You can still watch the official trailer below.

Cast

  • Tony Ramos as Getúlio Vargas
  • Drica Moraes as Alzira Vargas
  • Alexandre Borges as Carlos Lacerda
  • Adriano Garib as General Zenóbio da Costa
  • Fernando Luís as Benjamin Vargas
  • Leonardo Medeiros as General Caiado de Castro

Similar films

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first if you have an account.

Sign in to leave a review.