Ganga Zumba (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1963, Ganga Zumba is a drama and history film directed by Carlos Diegues, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of a runaway slave who founded the Quilombo dos Palmares, an outlaw community of Brazilian slaves.
Who’s in it. Ganga Zumba stars Antônio Pitanga as Ganga Zumba / Antão, Léa Garcia as Cipriana, Eliezer Gomes as Anoroba and Luiza Maranhão as Dandara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ganga Zumba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ganga Zumba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ganga Zumba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ganga Zumba (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ganga Zumba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ganga Zumba worth watching?
- Ganga Zumba holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ganga Zumba?
- Ganga Zumba stars Antônio Pitanga, Léa Garcia, Eliezer Gomes, Luiza Maranhão and Jorge Coutinho.
- When was Ganga Zumba released?
- Ganga Zumba was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.