Roque Santeiro (1985)★ 8.8/10
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
Directed by: Marcos Paulo, Jayme Monjardim, Paulo Ubiratan, Gonzaga Blota
Written by: Joaquim Assis, Dias Gomes, Marcílio Moraes, Aguinaldo Silva
Roque was thought dead in his hometown. He was worshiped as a saint. But now he's back. How will he explain this to them?
- Original title
- Roque Santeiro
- Storyline
- In the small town of Asa Branca, Roque Santeiro is believed to have died a hero 18 years earlier, a myth used by local leaders to maintain power. When Roque returns alive, those who built their authority on his supposed martyrdom scramble to hide the truth while strange events and a film crew complicate the town’s fragile order.
- Rating
- 8.8 / 10 · 762
- Companies
- Rede Globo de Televisão, Som Livre
- Release dates
- BR June 24, 1985
- PT October 12, 1987