João da Mata (1923): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1923, João da Mata is a drama film directed by Amilar Alves.

What it’s about. João da Matta, a hillbilly, is dispossessed of his land by a dishonest colonel. Accused of theft, he flees. Some time later, having discovered the dark past of his tormentor, João returns to rectify his situation. To do so, he demands a declaration absolving him from the colonel – in reality, a fugitive murderer from Bahia. The villain tries to resist and offers João money, but João, incorruptible, insists on the declaration. The colonel writes it, but threatens to accuse him again. However, the hero reveals the colonel's past, who, indignant, draws a revolver. But João skillfully takes the weapon from him. Cornered, the colonel attacks him, and while disabling the revolver, João receives a blow to the head. Out of his mind, João strangles the colonel to death. But the police arrive and pardon him, as he had killed a very dangerous thief. And peace returns.

Who’s in it. João da Mata stars Ângelo Fortes as João da Mata, Moacyr dos Santos as Lázaro, Arnaldo Pinheiro as Gervásio and José Rodrigues as Coronel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, João da Mata 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 João da Mata page.

If you liked it. Fans of João da Mata tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.