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64% Critic Match
The Amulet of Ogum
6.4 / 10• 1974• 1h 52m•NR• Portuguese
FantasyCrimeDramaAction
Storyline
An ubiquitous folk singer narrates the tale of a young boy, who apparently becomes immune to gunfire after his mother arranges for him to have an amulet bearing Ogum's blessings. As time goes by, he becomes a valuable member of a mobster's hit-team, but ends up joining a group of people who resist his original employers.
Cast & Crew
Jofre Soares
Dr. Severiano
Lead
Anecy Rocha
Eneida
Ney Santanna
Gabriel
Maria Ribeiro
Maria
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Dr. Barauna
José Marinho
Quati
AC
Antonio Carnera
Zé índio
FS
Francisco Santos
Chico
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nelson Pereira dos Santos's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Amulet of Ogum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
