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Hans Staden

Hans Staden

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On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

31 July 1999

Country

Germany

Cast

Carlos Evelyn

Carlos Evelyn

Hans Staden

Ariana Messias

Ariana Messias

Nairá

Darci Figueiredo

Darci Figueiredo

Ipiru

Beto Simas

Beto Simas

Nhaepepô

Milton de Almeida

Milton de Almeida

Alkindar

Stênio Garcia

Stênio Garcia

Pajé

Sérgio Mamberti

Sérgio Mamberti

Jacó

Cláudia Liz

Cláudia Liz

Marabá

Macsuara Kadiweu

Macsuara Kadiweu

Cunhambebe

Hissa de Urkiola

Hissa de Urkiola

Ibirapema

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