Cobra Verde (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Cobra Verde is a drama and adventure film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
Who’s in it. Cobra Verde stars Klaus Kinski as Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde, King Ampaw as Taparica, José Lewgoy as Don Octavio Coutinho and Salvatore Basile as Captain Fraternidade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cobra Verde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cobra Verde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cobra Verde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cobra Verde (1987)?
- In US, Cobra Verde is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cobra Verde worth watching?
- Cobra Verde holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cobra Verde?
- Cobra Verde stars Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy, Salvatore Basile and Peter Berling.
- When was Cobra Verde released?
- Cobra Verde was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.