Getúlio

Story

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.

«Últimos dias de um presidente.»

Kurzinfos

Originaltitel

Getúlio

Status

Released

Start

01.05.2014

Laufzeit

1 h 40 min

Originalsprache

pt

Genres

Drama, Historie