Mãos Sangrentas (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Mãos Sangrentas is a drama and crime film directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Maos Sangrentas translates to Bloody Hands in English, and that's just what this gruesome Brazilian melodrama delivers. The story begins when a gang of dangerous convicts escape from a penal colony. With the police in hot pursuit, the escapees cut a gory swath through the countryside. As his comrades are killed off one by one, the leader of the group descends into gibbering madness. In contrast to this, a subplot develops involving the least dangerous of the escapees, who murdered his wife in a peak of self-righteous rage and is now seriously in doubt about the wisdom of his deed. Principal scenes reworked in 1962 to make the film The Violent and the Damned (q.v.).
Who’s in it. Mãos Sangrentas stars Arturo de Córdova as Adriano, Sadi Cabral, Carlos Cotrim and Jackson de Souza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mãos Sangrentas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mãos Sangrentas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mãos Sangrentas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mãos Sangrentas (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mãos Sangrentas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mãos Sangrentas worth watching?
- Mãos Sangrentas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mãos Sangrentas?
- Mãos Sangrentas stars Arturo de Córdova, Sadi Cabral, Carlos Cotrim, Jackson de Souza and Manuel Pera.
- When was Mãos Sangrentas released?
- Mãos Sangrentas was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.