Storyline

Galanga, king of Congo brought to Brazil as a slave, finds gold in Vila Rica, in the State of Minas Gerais, and buys his enfranchisement, the properties of his former owner, and his companions' freedom, becoming Chico Rei, the first black man to own lands in Brazil.

Key Information

Director Walter Lima Jr.
Writers Walter Lima Jr., Cecília Meireles
Language PT

Cast & Crew

Antônio Pitanga

Antônio Pitanga

Severino d'Acelino

Cosme dos Santos

Cosme dos Santos

Carlos Kroeber

Carlos Kroeber

Cláudio Marzo

Cláudio Marzo

Marcus Vinícius

Marcus Vinícius

Othon Bastos

Othon Bastos

Rainer Rudolph

Zaira Zambelli

Zaira Zambelli

Mário Gusmão

Mário Gusmão

Anselmo Vasconcelos

Anselmo Vasconcelos

Maria Fernanda

Maria Fernanda

Frequently Asked Questions

Chico Rei was released on January 20, 1985.

The runtime of Chico Rei is 1h 55m.

Chico Rei is a History, Drama movie.

Chico Rei is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Chico Rei was directed by Walter Lima Jr..

The main cast of Chico Rei includes Antônio Pitanga, Severino d'Acelino, Cosme dos Santos.

Chico Rei is originally in PT.