Tiradentes(1999)
The story of one of the most important Brazilian heroes, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes. He was the leader of a group who tried to proclaim Brazil's Independence from Portugal in 1789. But he was betrayed by one of his comrades and hanged.
Movie: Tiradentes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tiradentes
Pennaforte
Veloso
Joaquim Silvério dos Reis
Bárbara Heliodora
Marília
Antônia
Inácio Alvarenga Peixoto
Tomás Antônio Gonzaga
João Rodrigues Macedo
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The story of one of the most important Brazilian heroes, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes. He was the leader of a group who tried to proclaim Brazil's Independence from Portugal in 1789. But he was betrayed by one of his comrades and hanged.
Release Date
1999-06-12
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Languages:
Português
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