
Lamarca
Drama · History
Overview
The real story of Carlos Lamarca, a captain who, during the military dictatorship in Brazil, deserted Brazilian Army and got involved in left-wing guerilla groups, becoming one of their most prominent leaders.
Top Cast


Paulo Betti
Paulo Betti
Carlos Lamarca
Paulo Betti
Carlos Lamarca


Carla Camurati
Carla Camurati
Clara
Carla Camurati
Clara


José de Abreu
José de Abreu
Major
José de Abreu
Major


Deborah Evelyn
Deborah Evelyn
Marina
Deborah Evelyn
Marina
Eliezer de Almeida
Eliezer de Almeida
Zequinha
Eliezer de Almeida
Zequinha


Ernani Moraes
Ernani Moraes
Delegado Flores
Ernani Moraes
Delegado Flores


Roberto Bomtempo
Roberto Bomtempo
Fio
Roberto Bomtempo
Fio


Orlando Vieira
Orlando Vieira
Orlando Vieira


Nelson Dantas
Nelson Dantas
Pai de Lamarca
Nelson Dantas
Pai de Lamarca


Carlos Zara
Carlos Zara
Militar
Carlos Zara
Militar
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