The Guns (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, The Guns 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. The Guns 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, The Guns 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 The Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guns (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guns worth watching?
- The Guns 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 The Guns?
- The Guns stars Átila Iório, Nelson Xavier, Paulo César Peréio, Hugo Carvana and Ivan Cândido.
- When was The Guns released?
- The Guns was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.