The Amulet of Ogum

An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.

1974

Fantasy·Crime·Drama·Action

1h 52min

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Top Billed Cast

Jofre Soares
Dr. Severiano
Anecy Rocha
Eneida
Ney Santanna
Gabriel
Maria Ribeiro
Maria
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Dr. Barauna
José Marinho
Quati
Antonio Carnera
Zé índio
Francisco Santos
Chico
Erley José
Pai Erley
Washington Fernandes
Pai Gogô
Jards Macalé
Cego Firmino
Jackson do Pandeiro
Firmino (Voice)
Vargas Junior
Jornalista
Waldir Onofre
Marginal
Antonio Carlos Pereira
Marginal
Flávio São Thiago
Marginal
Amando Santana
Filho mais velho
Ilya Raherti São Paulo
Gabriel criança
Midani
Presidente da Cruz Vermelha

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