Getulio

IMDb 6.7 2014 • 100 min • DramaHistory

Director

João Jardim

Country

BR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Tony Ramos
Tony Ramos Getúlio Vargas
Drica Moraes
Drica Moraes Alzira Vargas
Alexandre Borges
Alexandre Borges Carlos Lacerda
Adriano Garib
Adriano Garib General Zenóbio da Costa
Fernando Luís
Fernando Luís Benjamin Vargas