The Burning Season

Name: The Burning Season
Director: John Frankenheimer
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1994-09-17
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Raúl Juliá, Carmen Argenziano, Sonia Braga, Kamala Lopez, Luis Guzmán

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1994 · 123 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 6.3/10

Overview

Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Cast

Raúl Juliá — Chico Mendes
Carmen Argenziano — Alfredo Sezero
Sonia Braga — Regina de Carvalho
Kamala Lopez — Ilzamar
Luis Guzmán — Estate Boss