Die Gewehre (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, Die Gewehre is a drama film directed by Ruy Guerra, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of armed soldiers is sent to the Northeast of Brazil in an attempt to stop a famine-struck population from invading and stealing a food deposit in the dry backlands. While the alienation and insanity of people driven to hallucination by their latent hunger is conducted by the predictions of a religious figure, a truck driver observes the situation and remains torn between his friendship with the soldiers and his revolt against the lack of government action in fighting the misery that lingers over the region.
Who’s in it. Die Gewehre stars Átila Iório as Gaúcho, Nelson Xavier as Mário, Paulo César Peréio as Pedro and Hugo Carvana as José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Die Gewehre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Gewehre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Gewehre tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die Gewehre (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Gewehre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Gewehre worth watching?
- Die Gewehre holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Gewehre?
- Die Gewehre stars Átila Iório, Nelson Xavier, Paulo César Peréio, Hugo Carvana and Ivan Cândido.
- When was Die Gewehre released?
- Die Gewehre was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.